Studying in Geislingen

Geislingen an der Steige is a small, lesser-known town in southern Germany that just beckons to be explored. You will discover a lot of wonderful places such as the park next to the university of applied sciences or little markets in the streets. And for nature enthusiasts: As the city is in a merger zone of five valleys, there are many great hiking routes nearby – a great equalizer for stressful days of studying.

With around 30,000 inhabitants, Geislingen is small and cosy. The advantage: The buildings where your lectures take place are close to each other and the halls of residence are also within walking distance. Compared to many other student towns in Germany, rents are usually affordable, and you can find a room or flat even if you don't have a place in a hall of residence.

Due to the number of students, there is no campus dining hall in Geislingen – instead, students are allowed to use the cafeteria of a local company whose food has won several awards. The kitchen staff uses organic products sourced regionally as much as possible, and you can taste the attention they put into preparing their meals.

The city of Geislingen an der Steige with its five valleys is nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by the heights of the Swabian Alb. It only takes 45 minutes to hike from the train station up to the picturesque ruins of Helfenstein Castle. From there, enjoy a wonderful view of the city. If you still have a little energy left, walk a bit further to the Ödenturm, which lies high up on a rocky spur. It has been preserved over the centuries and is now one of the city's landmarks. There are more vantage points around the city from which you can look out over the plateau of the Swabian Alb and far into the Filstal Valley.