Heidelberg not only offers excellent study conditions, but also a wide range of housing options for students. Whether you prefer to live in the centre of the historic old town or in a quieter location in the green districts of Neuenheim or Handschuhsheim - Heidelberg has something for everyone.
Studying is an exciting time in which you learn more about yourself and try out new things. At the very beginning there is the question of how you would prefer to live:
- Shared flats (WGs): Shared flats are the most popular form of accommodation among students. You can find numerous flat offers in the local newspapers, on online platforms and also on the notice boards at the university.
- Halls of residence: The Heidelberg Student Union offers many attractive halls of residence. Here you live together with other students in the same house and can quickly make new friends for life.
- Private flats: If you prefer something more individual, you can also rent your own flat or set up your own shared flat.
However, there are also many students who commute to Heidelberg from the surrounding area. The great public transport system makes it possible!
You are not the only ones who want to live in Heidelberg. Rooms in Heidelberg are in high demand. So here are a few tips for you:
- Start early: Finding accommodation in Heidelberg can be time-consuming, so start early. Ideally as soon as you have successfully enrolled.
- Online platforms: Use online portals such as
, or the . - Notice boards: You can often find current housing offers on the notice boards in the old and new university buildings, as well as in the various canteens in the city.
Uffbasse: Reputable providers generally do not ask for an advance payment without you at least having been able to view the flat. Always make an appointment and take a close look at the flat before you sign or pay anything.
You are always well connected in Heidelberg. Whether you have to go to a lecture in our old building, to the library or to an event in the new building - you can get to your destination quickly and conveniently using the various means of transport.
- Public transport:
, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH, is the centrepiece of public transport in Heidelberg. Buses and trams take you quickly and reliably to all important points in the city. There are discounts on tickets for students. The main railway station is your gateway to the region and beyond. - Bicycle: Heidelberg is a very bicycle-friendly city. Numerous cycle paths lead through the city and the surrounding area. You can bring your own bike or hire one locally with
. - You have even more time to discover the city on foot. The small alleyways in the old town, art nouveau buildings in Neuenheim or the green banks of the Neckar invite you to take a relaxing stroll.
