Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Nuremberg

This city has an average cost of living compared to other large cities in Germany, such as Berlin or Munich. However, the monthly expense is usually high, especially if you live on a student budget. For this reason, renting a spare room in a shared apartment is normally the most chosen option by international students, since the monthly price is cheaper than renting an entire apartment.

Of course, if you prefer to live in a shared flat, it is best to have roommates of different nationalities to yours, this allows you to live in a multicultural and fun environment where you can learn from others. And even better if one of them is German! You can take the opportunity to delve even deeper into the local culture and learn some German.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Nuremberg

We advise you on some of the most outstanding as of living in shared flats in the German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Nuremberg

• You have the possibility to pick either spare rooms that are part of private flats or residences. In the latter case, you will also be able to select either single rooms or shared rooms by two or three people.

• You will surely find a shared apartment that meets the characteristics you want in student-friendly neighbourhoods, such as Altstadt - St. Lorenz, Altstadt - St. Sebald, Gostenhof, Glockenhof or Galgenhof.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Nuremberg

• If your flat is far from the city centre, you will surely have to spend a lot of money on public transport. Estimate how much it would cost to know if it is convenient to choose accommodation far from the centre or in the central area.

• This city receives many students every year, so it can be difficult to find good lodging. You must search as early as possible.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Nuremberg

Thanks to the Erasmus+ apps you can download, they will make the whole process of your exchange simpler, improving your experience in the best way possible. You can access a lot of useful information about the university and the city. You will also find advice from students from previous years, such as that you should have a basic knowledge of German before going, so you can understand and speak more on a day-to-day basis with the locals.

How to meet people in Nuremberg

Here are some of the ways you have to meet other students in this German city:

Student associations in Nuremberg

Universities, such as the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and the University of Applied Sciences of Nuremberg, usually have an association of international students in which they organize events and activities to connect arriving students. You can also join the ESN Germany which organizes events all over the country.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Nuremberg

Surely you will find some Facebook groups to join, where you can meet people before arriving in Nuremberg. In these groups, you will be able to introduce yourself and connect with other young people who have similar interests to yours.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Nuremberg

Whatsapp groups serve not only to meet people in Nuremberg, but they will also help you solve any doubts you might have about life in the city and about the procedures you have to do in the city. 

Tips for living in a shared flat in Nuremberg

Keep these recommendations in mind when sharing a flat in this Bavarian city:

• If one of your flatmates is German, take the opportunity to practice the language! Even though at first Germans can be somewhat closed and distant, surely you will also have the opportunity to delve deeper into the local culture and taste some typical dishes of the area.

• You will have the opportunity to visit the fair of Nürnberger Volksfeste in autumn or spring. You cannot miss it, they are traditional fairs that are an important part of the local culture. In them, you will be able to enjoy regional cuisine, parades, fireworks shows, roller coasters, live music and many more fun activities. 

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Nuremberg

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