Campus Life

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Konstanz – Right in the Heart of Europe

The city of Konstanz is located in the southernmost part of Germany within walking distance from the Swiss border. Konstanz is the largest and most attractive city on Lake Constance and a focal point in the “Euregio Bodensee” (the European region that includes western Austria and eastern Switzerland). Konstanz has a population of 80.000 of which 15.000 are students.

Konstanz is a well-known tourist destination thanks to its attractive natural surroundings, extensive recreational opportunities and historical and cultural riches. Konstanz is renowned for its high performance in industry and its innovative R&D facilities.

Getting to and from Konstanz

The easiest way to get to Konstanz is either by train or long-distance bus. There is a direct train between Konstanz and the Zurich airport.

Or you can also take the boat: Ferries and catamarans connect Konstanz with the cities of Friedrichshafen or Meersburg on the other side of the lake.

You can simply walk to Switzerland: The German - Swiss border runs straight through the city. Interactions between Konstanzer and their neighbors from sister-city, Kreuzlingen, are part of everyday life.

From Konstanz to…	Distance from Konstanz
... the next ski resort	65 km
... Zurich	70 km
... St. Anton am Arlberg (ski resort, Austria)	150 km
... Stuttgart	170 km
... Munich	230 km
... the Zillertal (ski resort, Austria)	285 km
... Milan (Italy)	360 km
... the ocean (Italy)	500 km

Bird´s eye view of Konstanz and parts of Lake Constance ("Untersee")
Photo credit: MTK / Achim Mende
Photo credit: MTK / Christoph Partsch
Photo credit: MTK / Leo Leister
Photo credit: MTK / Leo Leister
The HTWG Campus is located on the banks of the river Rhine
Photo credit: HTWG Konstanz

Student Life on and off Campus

Our campus is located within walking distance of the historic town center. The cafeteria, located directly on the Rhine, offers both warm and cold meals, making sure no one has to study on an empty stomach. Right in front of the cafeteria is one of the highlights on campus (and in Konstanz): our very own beach bar, where students and staff go to kick off their shoes and have a drink at the end of the workday. We also have a student-run café on campus where you can meet your friends for a very reasonably-priced cup of coffee.

On the weekends, students have many leisure options: explore Konstanz and its surroundings, go hiking in the Alps, or take a short trip to neighboring Switzerland, Austria or Liechtenstein. Or how about a weekend getaway to Italy or France?

More about studying and leisure in Konstanz:

Blog “Studying without borders"

Konstanz for tourists

The state of Baden-Württemberg: home of the tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs

The city of Konstanz is located in the south of the state of Baden-Württemberg. The state is known as the “home of the tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs”. More than 15,000 patents are registered here each year. No other state invests as much in research and development – 5.8% of gross regional product.

Find out more about Baden Württemberg´s strong economy, great jobs, innovative ideas and quality of life here:

Baden-Württemberg - "The Länd"

Commerce & industry in Baden-Württemberg