The student residences close to the castle (Landgrafen castle) are particularly popular among students, because of the central location and the fairy tale gardens surrounding the buildings, as well as the ancient city wall along the gardens. The famous Bettina tower is situated on the premises.

Year of construction: 17th century
Taken over by the Student Services: 1926
Renovation: 1985-1987

Operator

Studentenwerk Marburg

Places

53 places

Rent deposit

130-200 EUR

Duration of housing

Maximum duration of rental period: eight semesters.

Duration of housing

Yes

TV connection

Yes

Shared facilities

Communal sanitary facilities, generously equipped communal kitchens for three to seven students, bike cellar, table tennis room, piano, spacious outdoor grounds beneath the castle, washing machines and dryers, six parking spaces

Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)

Cafeteria I Stadtmitte: one kilometre
Cafeteria II Lahnberge: seven kilometres

Special deals for international students

In order to ease the transition to student life, the Studentenwerk Marburg together with the Referat für ausländische Studierende und Auslandsstudium (Office for international students and studies abroad) of the university offers a Service Package for International Students. This package includes a single room in a hall of residence and further services.

Special deals for students with children / families

The Studentenwerk Marburg offers the infrastructure necessary to support the compatibility of family life, studies and work. There are 70 places available in two all-day child care facilities, the „Universitätskindertagesstätte“ and the „Kita Erlenring“. You can find further information and the application form here: Information for parents