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Westerwaldkreis is a rural district of small towns, pottery traditions and wooded countryside, with commuting options towards Koblenz.

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Aerial view of the Westerwälder Seenplatte, with Dreifelder Weiher in the background, Hoffmannsweiher in front and Haidenweiher on the right.
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In short

Westerwaldkreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Rhineland-Palatinate with 207,803 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Westerwaldkreis district itself; the nearest is Vinzenz Pallotti University - kirchlich und staatlich anerkannte wissenschaftliche Hochschule in freier Trägerschaft in Vallendar, about 23 km away. Summers average 17.5 °C and winters 2 °C, with about 1,092 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Westerwaldkreis district in numbers

Population

207,803Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

989.04 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

210Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

NoneWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Nearest university

Vinzenz Pallotti University - kirchlich und staatlich anerkannte wissenschaftliche Hochschule in freier Trägerschaft, VallendarWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

About 23 km away in a straight line

Average temperature

9.6 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

1,092 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,570 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

87 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Westerwaldkreis district

Westerwaldkreis lies in northeastern Rhineland-Palatinate, between the Cologne/Bonn and Rhine-Main regions. Its countryside setting sits alongside a substantial manufacturing economy (IHK Koblenz (opens in a new tab)). Montabaur is the district seat (VG Montabaur (opens in a new tab)).

Two distinctive sides of the district are its pottery towns and its lakeside countryside. The Kannenbäckerland is known for grey-and-blue salt-glazed ceramics, a craft tradition that continues today (Westerwald Tourism (opens in a new tab)). Around Dreifelden, historic fishponds sit among woodland, meadows and pastures (Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Nearest universities

No university in Westerwaldkreis district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).

No university is listed within Westerwaldkreis in the supplied Where Is My Uni catalogue. Nearby listed options include WHU and Vinzenz Pallotti University in Vallendar, and the University of Koblenz and Hochschule Koblenz in Koblenz. For commuting, the particular town matters: Höhr-Grenzhausen has a direct bus through Vallendar, while Montabaur has a direct bus to Koblenz; allow additional time to reach your actual campus (VRM route 150 (opens in a new tab), VRM route 460 (opens in a new tab)). Employer-linked study is another option: United Internet advertises dual study programmes in Montabaur (United Internet careers (opens in a new tab)). Consider living here if access to countryside or a local employer matters more to you than being close to campus every evening.

  • Vinzenz Pallotti University - kirchlich und staatlich anerkannte wissenschaftliche Hochschule in freier Trägerschaft

    Vallendar · 23 km away · 9 courses

  • WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

    Vallendar · 25 km away · 12 courses

  • Hochschule für Gesellschaftsgestaltung

    Koblenz · 29 km away · 2 courses

  • University of Koblenz

    Koblenz · 30 km away · 131 courses

  • Hochschule Koblenz

    Koblenz · 32 km away · 67 courses

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Housing

Start with private rooms and flats: WG-Gesucht has a dedicated Montabaur search covering shared accommodation and apartments (WG-Gesucht (opens in a new tab)). The checked evidence does not establish whether the student housing market is relaxed or tight, or support a reliable student rent average. Compare the complete rent and commute before assuming that a smaller town will save money.

How to find a place

  • Search both shared rooms and one-room apartments on the Montabaur page, and consider posting a housing request (WG-Gesucht (opens in a new tab)).
  • For a Koblenz commute, compare addresses near Montabaur station and the town-centre stops on route 460; test the journey at your actual lecture times (VRM timetable (opens in a new tab)).
  • For study in Vallendar, include Höhr-Grenzhausen in your search and check walking distance to route 150 (VRM timetable (opens in a new tab)).
  • Ask each landlord for the warm rent, heating arrangements, electricity costs and internet costs before comparing offers.

Cost of living

Transport is a concrete budget item: the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month through December 2026, rising to €66.80 from January 2027. It covers local and regional public transport, but generally excludes ICE services (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)). Check whether your university enrolment already includes a suitable semester ticket before buying another subscription. No robust local student budget or comparable housing-cost advantage over a large city was verified; assess any rent saving against heating, travel and possible car costs.

Jobs & employers

Manufacturing, skilled trades and medium-sized businesses are important parts of the district economy (IHK Koblenz (opens in a new tab)). Student opportunities include industrial holiday work at SCHÜTZ and technology-related working-student roles in Montabaur. Check shift patterns and transport before applying (SCHÜTZ (opens in a new tab), United Internet (opens in a new tab)).

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Use VRM timetables to assess individual addresses. Route 460 takes about 50–55 minutes on many services between Montabaur Bahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof (2026 timetable (opens in a new tab)). Route 150 takes approximately 17 minutes from Höhr-Grenzhausen Westerwald Arkaden to Vallendar Bahnhof, continuing to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in roughly 45 minutes overall (2026 timetable (opens in a new tab)). These are stop-to-stop journeys, not campus arrival times. The Deutschlandticket covers these local buses and regional trains; Montabaur's ICE services require a separate ticket (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)). Check evening and weekend return journeys before committing to accommodation.

Main stations
Nearest airport

Cologne Bonn Airport; Frankfurt Airport is another option

Montabaur's official mobility information identifies ICE connections to both airports. Compare the complete journey from your accommodation rather than choosing solely by proximity (City of Montabaur (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Montabaur (13 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

2 °C

106 mm rain a month

1.7 h sun a day

Spring

9.4 °C

74 mm rain a month

5.4 h sun a day

Summer

17.5 °C

92 mm rain a month

6.7 h sun a day

Autumn

9.5 °C

92 mm rain a month

3.2 h sun a day

Expect cool, wet winters and generally mild summers, with rain possible throughout the year. Waterproof shoes and a good rain jacket are sensible everyday purchases, especially if you walk to a bus stop. Spring and summer offer longer, brighter days for exploring; autumn becomes cooler and darker, while winter mornings can be frosty. These seasonal descriptions use the supplied DWD climate normals.

Culture, language & food

Pottery is a visible part of local identity: the Kannenbäckerland's name refers to the jugs made here, and salt-glazed ceramics remain part of its living craft tradition (Westerwald Tourism (opens in a new tab)). Hachenburg's Alter Markt offers a different setting for meeting people, with cafés, restaurants and town events (local tourism board (opens in a new tab)).

For a social routine, start with local markets and organised events, including the ceramics markets and Hachenburg's Katharinenmarkt (Kannenbäckerland (opens in a new tab), City of Hachenburg (opens in a new tab)). If frequent late-night student events are a priority, compare living here with living near your campus; a district-wide nightlife assessment was not verified.

Plan to use German for housing enquiries, appointments and job applications rather than assuming English will always be available. As a practical learning goal, aim for B1 for everyday independence and B2 for more demanding workplace conversations; these are recommendations, not universal entry requirements. Some visitor services support English: the Keramikmuseum provides an English media guide (museum (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

  • Dippekuchen

    A traditional Westerwald potato bake, commonly accompanied by apple sauce; names and recipes vary across the wider region (Hessen Tourism (opens in a new tab)).

  • Westerwälder Eierkäs

    An egg-and-milk preparation drained in a special mould, served with bread either savoury or with cinnamon and sugar (SWR recipe (opens in a new tab)).

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Montabaur Castle viewed from below the Wolfsturm.

    Montabaur Castle viewed from below the Wolfsturm.

  • Historic buildings around Hachenburg's Alter Markt.

    Historic buildings around Hachenburg's Alter Markt.

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Studying in Westerwaldkreis district: FAQ

Is Westerwaldkreis a good place to live as a student?

It can suit students who value countryside or proximity to a local employer. Before choosing a home, test the campus commute: many Montabaur–Koblenz station-to-station bus journeys take about 50–55 minutes, before onward travel (VRM (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Westerwaldkreis?

The supplied Where Is My Uni catalogue lists no university within Westerwaldkreis and identifies nearby options in Vallendar and Koblenz. That catalogue entry should not be interpreted as a verified absence of all higher-education institutions or branch campuses; the discrepancy is flagged for editorial review.

How do I commute from Westerwaldkreis to Koblenz or Vallendar?

Montabaur has direct route 460 buses to Koblenz, while route 150 connects Höhr-Grenzhausen with Vallendar and Koblenz. Choose accommodation using the timetable for your actual campus journey (VRM route 460 (opens in a new tab), VRM route 150 (opens in a new tab)).

Is Westerwaldkreis expensive for students?

A reliable local student rent average was not verified, so compare actual warm rents and commuting costs. The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly through December 2026 and €66.80 from January 2027; ICE travel generally costs extra (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)).

What jobs can students find in Westerwaldkreis?

Verified examples include production and logistics holiday work at SCHÜTZ and working-student technology roles in Montabaur within the United Internet group. Availability and suitable working hours depend on the vacancy (SCHÜTZ (opens in a new tab), United Internet (opens in a new tab)).

Can I live in Westerwaldkreis without a car?

Consider homes within walking distance of a direct bus route, particularly route 150 in Höhr-Grenzhausen or route 460 in Montabaur. Check the last return service and weekend timetable before signing a lease (VRM route 150 (opens in a new tab), VRM route 460 (opens in a new tab)).

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Sources & photo credits

Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.

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