Heilbronn
A GREEN CITY WITH AN ACTIVE STUDENT COMMUNITY

WELCOME TO HEILBRONN

Heilbronn is situated about 50 kilometres north of Stuttgart on the Neckar River. The region is often called the “Unterland” as it lies in a valley surrounded by rolling hills. Heilbronn is a winemaking city, which you will recognise by the expansive vineyards outside of town. It’s also called the “Käthchen City”, named after the main character in the play ““ by Heinrich von Kleist. In fact, you’ll even find the “„, at the marketplace downtown – one of the oldest buildings in Heilbronn.

LIVING IN HEILBRONN

Heilbronn has everything a student needs. Thanks to its proximity to and , you have good chances of finding internships. Some student dormitories are close to the campus of the higher education institution. When you live there you will find it easier to take part in campus life and come in contact with other students faster, which is very important at the beginning of your studies.

On a day when you have no classes, you can take an excursion to the Wartberg Tower, situated on a hill called the in the direction of Weinsberg. The tower offers visitors a wonderful view of Heilbronn, Neckarsulm and Hohenlohe in the distance. The is located halfway between Heilbronn and Sontheim where you’ll find Kneipp stations, ponds, barbecue areas, lawns for sunbathers and gardens.

Hungry students usually converge at the student dining hall or grab a sandwich at a bar. In the summer, there are nice beer gardens along the Neckar River. In fact, the surrounding area is a nice place to take walks when the weather allows. On hot afternoons, we recommend enjoying a big ice-cream sundae at one of the many ice-cream parlours – very yummy!