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Altenburg, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Altenburg is a mid-size city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 38,568. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 38,568 |
| Population Density | 1,417 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9876°, 12.4368° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,650 |
About Altenburg
Altenburg is a mid-size city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 38,568. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Altenburg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,650 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,504 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 19.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 19.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Housing Units | 15,427 |
Property Tax
Climate in Altenburg
Altenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 607 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9876°N, 12.4368°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Altenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Altenburg
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Akademie | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Grundschule "Martin Luther" | - | - | - | - |
| Friedrichgymnasium Altenburg | - | - | - | - |
| 1. gemeinnütziger Aus- und Weiterbildungsverbund Altenburg -AWA- e.V. | - | - | - | - |
| Karolinum-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule für Wirtschaft und Soziales | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Gemeinschaftsschule "Erich Mäder" | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Platanenstraße" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Altenburg
77 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN – Das Radio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| ROCKLAND 98.3 FM | alternative, classics | MP3 | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SPUTNIK - Einfach die beste Musik - Deine Lieblingsmusik | ard, charts | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken Halle-Leipzig | 80s, halle leipzig | MP3 | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Ostthüringen | altenburg, gera | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| JCRadio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR TWEENS | children, jugend | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| MDR Klassik (low) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIOOHNENAMEN | 70er, 80er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 89.0 RTL FM | charts, chr | MP3 | |
| ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| Leipziger allerlei | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Saalewelle | blackscan, blk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Saalewelle Schlager | blackscan, blk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| Radio OKJ | bürgerradio, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Saalewelle | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Altenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Stall | ||||
| Ausstellungspavillion zur Tagebaugeschichte | ||||
| Bauernhof | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Brandschutzkabinett | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Burg Gnandstein | ||||
| Das kleinste Museum der Region | ||||
| Deutsches Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschule | ||||
| Eisenmühle | ||||
| Eishaus | ||||
| Feldscheune | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz Außengelände | ||||
| Galerie des Museums der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Ganzmetall-Trafoturm Meinersdorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kitzscher | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatverein eV Braunichswalde | ||||
| Historische Bäckerei | ||||
| Hofmannsche Sammlung | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| INFODOK & Galerie am Markt | ||||
| Jahrmaktsbudenhaus | ||||
| Knopf- und Regionalmuseum Schmölln | ||||
| Knopfmuseum | ||||
| Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein | ||||
| Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach | ||||
| Kur- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Landarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Lindenau-Museum | ||||
| Mauritianum | ||||
| Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett | ||||
| Modellbahnwelt Waldenburg | ||||
| Museum Burg Posterstein | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Naturalienkabinett und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Neuer Stall | ||||
| Oldtimer- und Technikverein Fockendorf | ||||
| Papiermuseum Fockendorf | ||||
| Pfarrgehöft | ||||
| Quellenhof | ||||
| Rittergutsförsterei | ||||
| Scheune | ||||
| Schloss- und Spielkartenmuseum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schnapsmuseum - "Die Geschichte des Alkohols" | ||||
| Schwind-Pavillon | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis | ||||
| Technikpark Schacht 407 | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Traktormuseum Wyhra | ||||
| Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau | ||||
| Wohngebäude | ||||
| Würchwitzer Milbenkäse Manufaktur | ||||
| Ziegelei Erbs | ||||
| Zisterziensernonnenkloster |
Libraries in Altenburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek BA Glauchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Altenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Borna | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Crimmitschau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Frohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Gößnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kitzscher | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lucka | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meuselwitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Pegau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schmölln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Zwenkau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altenburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Hofladen | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Neustadt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altenburg |
Hotels in Altenburg
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altenburg
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altenburg
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Altenburg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Altenburg
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Altenburg
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Altenburg
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Altenburg
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Altenburg
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altenburg
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altenburg
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Altenburg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Altenburg
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Altenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kohrener Land Bräu | ||||
| Kräcker-Bräu GbR |
Stadiums & Teams in Altenburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Altenburg
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Plešivec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Náprava | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Klínovec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| u Lišáka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Altenburg
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Köthen Airport | KOQ | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Altenburg
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haus am Kurpark | ||
| Klinik für Ambulante Rehabilitation | ||
| Median Klinik | ||
| Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad | ||
| Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altenburg
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brüderkirche | |
| Ev.-meth. Gemeindezentrum | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Altenburg | |
| Gottesackerkirche | |
| Herzogin-Agnes-Gedächtniskirche | |
| Katholische Kirche "Erscheinung des Herrn" | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Gemeinde Altenburg | |
| Sankt Bartholomäi | |
| Schlosskirche St. Georg | |
| Stiftskirche Altenburg | |
| Türkischer Kulturverein Altenburger Land |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Altenburg
What is the population of Altenburg?
Altenburg has a population of 38,568 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,417 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles.
Is Altenburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,650, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Altenburg?
Altenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Altenburg?
There are 1,504 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Altenburg?
The median home value in Altenburg is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390. The homeownership rate is 19.3%.