The city of Konstanz, Germany
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.
Bird´s eye view of Konstanz and parts of Lake Constance ("Untersee") 
The HTWG Campus is located on the banks of the river Rhine
Photo credits: MTK / Achim Mende; MTK / Christoph Partsch; MTK / Leo Leister; MTK / Leo Leister; 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 in our German-Swiss blog "Studying without borders":
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
