Flatshare in Kaiserslautern

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kaiserslautern

We advise you on the most relevant aspects of choosing shared flats as your accommodation for your stay in this city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Kaiserslautern

• Take advantage of the savings on rent to travel to nearby cities such as Saarbrücken, Mainz and even Frankfurt (located less than two hours away by public transport) and enjoy their leisure offers.
• You will easily find a spare room in a convenient location, close to the university you will attend and to the most popular leisure sites. Some preferred neighbourhoods by young people are Kotten, the city centre and Kaiserslautern-Süd.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kaiserslautern

• It is usually hard to find a place in student residences, so you must apply well in advance if you want to live in one of them.
• The offer of rooms in shared flats is usually not very high, so you should book quickly when you find one that includes all your preferred characteristics.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Kaiserslautern

You will find several Erasmus+ apps that you can join, including the one from the European Community. In these apps, you can access a lot of information relevant to your exchange in Kaiserslautern, such as the experiences of young people who have lived in Kaiserslautern before. Amongst the facts they say, many students say that living here felt more like living in a village than in a city, so they recommend that you get into the mindset that the student atmosphere is very calm and relaxed.

How to meet people in Kaiserslautern?

Here are some ways you can meet people in this German city, alongside befriending your flatmates as soon as you arrive.

Student associations in Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern Technical University has a few clubs you can join to meet students with similar interests, such as Photography, Drama, TV, Modern Choir, Classical Orchestra and Band. The ESN STEP is also located in this university, although in recent years it has not been in operation, so you have to find out if it is available when you go.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Kaiserslautern

There are some groups created for international students at universities, such as the one called “TU Kaiserslautern - International students”. In them, you can get in touch with other young people who will be there on an exchange at the same time as you, take the opportunity to connect with them and make friends even before you arrive!

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Kaiserslautern

Join the WhatsApp groups you find online, to be in contact with the other international students in the city. You can propose whatever plans you want, whether it's strolling through the Japanese garden or going for a beer at one of the downtown bars.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Kaiserslautern

These are some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats in this German city:

• As there is a quiet student atmosphere in the city, young people opt to hold parties and meetings in the apartments. Conveniently, it is best to have established some rules in this regard with your colleagues, so you do not bother each other.
• Even if you don't like football very much, we recommend that you go see a Kaiserslautern FC match with your friends and colleagues. This club is a big part of the city's identity, so it's a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Kaiserslautern