Apartment Ingolstadt

Where to live in Ingolstadt?

The choice of a good place to live depends on what you are looking for. A starting point is deciding whether you want to live in the North of the river Donau (Danube) or the south.
The North of the Donau is the Industrial area close to many places of work, while the south is quieter and family-friendly. It is also more expensive to live in the North of Donau because it is closer to work and city life.
Districts to the north are Mitte, West, Nordwest and Nordost, Mailing, Etting, Oberhaunstadt, and Friedrichshofen.

Mitte

New Townhall, Ingolstadt
Best for: Students, young couples, and city-life lovers.
Mitte literally translates to “The middle”. This is the most active part of Ingolstadt, where you can easily reach the city center, the University, and the shopping streets on foot.
The north, where the most industry is located, can be reached by bike, bus, or with the many electric scooters spread over the district. Mitte is home to the famous old city and several museums and landmarks in Ingolstadt.
Although this part of town can be expensive, it is not impossible for students to find affordable and subsidized accommodation. It is usual for a beginner in town to find a shared apartment in Mitte to meet new people while also enjoying the old-city atmosphere close to bars and clubs.
Mitte also is close to the North railway station, the inter-city bus station, and hosts the central bus station from where buses depart to all regions of Ingolstadt.
Though it might be difficult to find a good parking place on a regular basis, In Mitte, you are easily mobile with your bicycle.

Nordwest and Nordost

An Audi on display in front of the famous Audi Museum in Ingolstadt
Best for: Employees of Engineering firms in the North, students, and small families.
The largest employers of Ingolstadt are in this region: Audi, Continental, Stadtwerke, or their several daughter companies and their associates. These areas also offer many modern and semi-modern apartments for small families.
It is easy to reach the city center from the North by bike or bus. These regions are equally far from the two epicenters for shopping and dining — The Westpark shopping mall and the city center. Though the city center is the more attractive part of town, you might like Westpark more in winter for indoor shopping, movies, and dining.
You don’t have to worry about living far from the main railway station, because North has its own railway station, in addition to the long-distance bus station. With this, you are flexible while traveling long-distance.

Friedrichshofen

Best for: Quiet family life while living close to work, easy access to Westpark Shopping mall and multiple Fitness studios.
Friedrichshofen is close to the city hospital, and Westpark Mall. It is also well-connected to many places of work in Ingolstadt. If you are looking for a quiet, family-friendly place to live while not living too far from work, this is a place for you.
It is also easy to reach nearby mini-cities like Gaimersheim, Neuburg an der Donau, and Eichstätt, if you are traveling by car. Friedrichshofen is quiet, has many large green spaces for children to engage in play. The famous summer hotspot of Ingolstadt— Baggersee lake, located in Mitte, is also easily reachable from Friedrichshofen. This is a popular grilling and socializing area in summer.
Many residential quarters make this a family-friendly place. though it is on the pricier side of town because it is a sweet spot where you can have it all.

Oberhaunstadt

Best for: People working in the region.
Oberhaunstadt is the last district towards the north-east of Ingolstadt. It is very close to Ingolstadt village, a popular shopping district best reached by car though it is also connected by a bus starting from the central bus station.
A second industry district is around Ingolstadt village with many companies in research, retail, and sales. If you work here, Oberhaunstadt may be an ideal place for you to live. The Ingolstadt village attracts shoppers from as far as Munich. It is an outlet center, one of the main attractions of Ingolstadt. Here one can shop for big brands at discounted prices. The village sees a high footfall especially during time for Christmas presents.
Not many places of cultural importance are in Oberhaunstadt. Since Ingolstadt is a small city, the rest of the city is easy to reach from here, especially with a car.

Living South of Donau

South of the river Danube is a more family-friendly and relatively inexpensive part of Ingolstadt. Brückenkopf, Münchnerstrasse, Ringsee, Kothau, Zuchering, and Hagau are popular places to live in the south.
In the first three districts, you are still well connected to the city center of Ingolstadt, while with the latter two, you are farther away.

Brückenkopf

Brückenkopf and the Klenzepark

Best for: Students and young people new to the city
If you are a student and do not manage to live in the “Mitte”, Brückenkopf might be your second best option. It is the most active part of the south and is just a bridge crossing away from the city center.
Brückenkopf has the most famous park of the city, the Klenzepark, and also some popular Museums and restaurants of the town. The Donau flows right through the middle of this area. The river bank is always full of activity, and has some concerts and events nearly every evening in Summer.

Ringsee, Münchnerstrasse, and Kothau

Audi Sport Park in Ingolstadt South.

Best for: People working in the area or in a city to the south of Ingolstadt
Living in Ringsee and Kothau feels closer to nature and quieter compared to living in the North of the city. Homes are slightly cheaper while still maintaining a good public transport connection to the city center.
Münchnerstrasse is a district named after the main street that runs through Ingolstadt and connects the city to the highway to Münich. If you live to the south of Ingolstadt, you have the advantage of living a couple of minutes closer to the big city of Munich. It could save you a significant portion of time if you work in a city south of Ingolstadt or directly in Munich.
The Auwaldsee is a quiet lake located close to these districts where you could go for an evening of grilling or Jogging (Which are both favorite German free-time activities).
In addition to these, there are many little lakes around this region where you can enjoy a nice swim in the summer. They are all reachable with the bicycle with well paved and maintained bike-paths.
To the south of the Auwaldsee is a second Industry district with many car showrooms, fast-food chains, and mini shopping malls. The famous Audi Sports Park football stadium is also in this region.

Zuchering

Ingolstadt South.

Best for: Families and a quiet life in nature
Zuchering is among the quietest places to live in Ingolstadt. With not many places of importance or landmarks, it is more suitable for families. Students should prefer the more well-connected and active parts of Ingolstadt.
Zuchering is in close proximity to some small lakes in the vicinity, cozy eateries, playgrounds for kids, and a mini-forest protected forest area called Zucheringer Wald ideal for a quiet evening.

That is a general overview of the different parts of Ingolstadt. Expect to find a traditional German Bavarian Village when you move into this mini-metropolitan.
With its location, it is an ideal place for you to run away to the Alps for a long weekend or drive to the numerous lakes and mountain peaks for a hike on a regular weekend. It might not be the bustling city of activity like Munich or Berlin, but Ingolstadt is self-sufficient and a handsome little town.
If you are moving from a village looking for a more active life, or away from a big city but not yet ready for a sleepy village, it is an ideal destination.