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Amberg, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Amberg is a mid-size city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 44,737. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
44,737 Population 1,891/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,299 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,299 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population44,737
Density1,891/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Ownership38.8%
Housing Units17,895

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population44,737
Population Density1,891 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates49.4429°, 11.8627°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.9 inches (71 cm)
Median Household Income$29,299

About Amberg

Amberg is a mid-size city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 44,737. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Amberg is $29,299, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,745 business establishments.

Income: Amberg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,299
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,745

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Amberg is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 38.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 17,895 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership38.8%
Owner-Occupied38.8%
Renter-Occupied61.2%
Housing Units17,895

Property Tax

Climate in Amberg

Amberg has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.4°C / 31°F -3.2° / 2.5° 56.2
Feb 0.6°C / 33°F -3.2° / 4.5° 47.2
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.4° 47.5
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 2.7° / 15.1° 33.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.1° / 19.7° 62.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.2° 70.2
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.2° 73.6
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.9° 69.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.7° 56.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.6° 50.2
Nov 4°C / 39°F 1° / 6.9° 52.6
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -1.9° / 3.1° 62.0
Amberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density1,891/sq mi
Coordinates49.4429°N, 11.8627°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 96 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 102 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 93 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 92 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 93 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 96 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 96 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 92 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 89 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 96 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 95 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 96 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 96 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 111 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 96 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 96 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 96 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 96 km
Sep 17, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 96 km
Jan 17, 1997 1 km ENE of Skalná, Czechia M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Amberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Amberg

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Der Regenbogen - - - -
Dr.-Johanna-Decker-Gymnasium - - - -
Gregor-Mendel-Gymnasium - - - -
Grundschule Ammersricht - - - -
Franz-Xaver-von-Schönwerth-Realschule - - - -
Max-Reger-Gymnasium - - - -
Luitpold-Mittelschule - - - -
Erasmus-Gymnasium - - - -
Wirtschaftsschule Friedrich-Arnold - - - -
Dreifaltigkeitsschulen - - - -
Albert-Schweitzer-Schule - - - -
Grundschule Hl. Dreifaltigkeit - - - -
Luitpoldschule - - - -
Berufliches Schulzentrum Amberg - - - -
Mittelschule Hi. Dreifaltigkeit - - - -
Barbara-Grundschule - - - -
Max-Josef-Schule - - - -
Montessori-Schule - - - -
Berufsschule - - - -
Fachoberschule - - - -
Berufsoberschule - - - -
Grundschule Raigering - - - -
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Radio Stations near Amberg

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Heimatmelodie folk, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Gong FM Best of 2000 2000s, pop AAC
70er Hits (by MineMusic) 70er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
BAYERNSOUND (by MineMusic) partyhits, partymix MP3 128 kbps
80er Hits (by MineMusic) 80er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Charivari Relax relax AAC
InTheMix (by MineMusic) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ramasuri classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
funklust alternative, alternative rock UNKNOWN
MineMusic aktuell, hits MP3 128 kbps
90er Hits (by MineMusic) 90er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
funklust - mp3 funklust MP3 65535 kbps
Radio Heimatmelodie (24kb) folk, schlager AAC+ 24 kbps
Clubhouse (by MineMusic) - MP3 128 kbps
Charivari Regensburg - MP3 128 kbps
2000er Hits (by MineMusic) 2000er, deutsch MP3 128 kbps
Gong FM Workout pop, workout AAC
funklust - AAC funklust AAC+ 65535 kbps
Gong FM Chartshow charts, pop AAC
Radio Heimatmelodie (64kb) folklore, schlager AAC+ 64 kbps
popadelica 80’s hits, electropop MP3 128 kbps
laut.fm - Eis-Radio pop, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. deutsches Türmermuseum
Alte Schmiede / Bergbaumuseum
Bergbaumuseum "Steigerhäusl" - Reichertschacht
Bergbaumuseum Maffeischächte
Bergbaustollen Max
Ehemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Erstes Bayerisches Schulmuseum
Fledermaushaus Hohenburg
Glyptothek Tempelmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kastl
Hopfenmuseum
Industrie- und Bergbaumuseum
Literaturarchiv Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Lodes Museum
Luftmuseum Amberg
Museum "Alte Hofapotheke"
Museum "Historische Druckerei Seidel"
Oberpfälzer Volkskundemuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Amberg
Stadtmuseum Schwandorf
Vogelturm
Wasserversorgung Schnaittenbach

Libraries in Amberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei im Gemeindehaus0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kümmersbruck0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Neukirchen0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Amberg-Weiden0.0
Provinzialbibliothek Amberg0.0
Rose Barracks Library0.0
Staatsarchiv0.0
Stadt- u. Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadt- und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Amberg (Raseliushaus)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach-Rosenberg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Amberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt Burglengenfeld
Baumann Erdbeeren
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Amberg

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allee Parkhotel Maximilian
Altstadt-Hotel
Bootshaus
Drahthammer Schlößl
Eh'häusl
Erras Gasthaus
Goldene Krone
Hotel Brunner
Hotel Fronfeste
Mariandl am Berg
Mariandl am Berg Haupteingang
Sterk Gasthaus
Vienna House Easy Amberg

Restaurants in Amberg

53 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ACC-Restaurant
Akropolis
Alte Kaserne
Asia Palast
BELLA CUCINA
Berat Pizza Und Döner
Bienenhof
Bootshaus
Bull Döner Amberg
Casino
Cocoon Asia
Das Notstain
Drahthammer Schlößl
Eisbergwirtschaft
Gasthaus Sterk
Gasthof am Kugelfang
Götz
Götz Gustl
Hans im Glück
Heimatgenuss im Bruckmüller
Hiro Sakao
Imperatore
Kenji Asiarestaurant
Kult
Kurfürstenbad-Restaurant
L'Osteria
Little Italy
Maharaja Palace
Miss Hoi An
Nepal Haus
Pan Asia Cuisine
Pinocchio
Pirkstüberl
Pizza Cico
Pizza Eck
Pizzeria - La Piscina
Pizzeria Toscana
Portofino
RIVA
Royal India
Rußwurmhaus
s'Wirtshaus im Amberger Garten
Schießl
Schloderer Bräu
Steakhaus Kupferpfandl
Südtiroler Weinstube
Syrtaki
Taverna Dionysos
Taverna Zorbas
Trattoria Rustica
Winkler Bräuwirt
ZapZap
zum Kummert Bräu

Cafes in Amberg

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei-Cafe Kredler
Beanery
Brunner
Café Baroco
Cafe Dobmeier
Café im Klinikum
Cafe Zentral
Cherubini
Der Beck
Die fabelhafte Welt der Torten
Eiscafe Firenze
Eiscafe Rossini
Hasselbach
Hiltner
Jedermann
Lieblingsplatz
Roberts Trattoria Bavaria
Rossi
Rossi

Cinemas in Amberg

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineplex

Theatres in Amberg

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amberger Stadttheater
Ringtheater

Clinics in Amberg

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AOZ (Ambulantes Operations-Zentrum)
Ärztehaus
Ärztehaus
Ärztezentrum
DE #3360091892
MVZ Ambulanzpraxen
Psychiatrische Tagesklinik

Dentists in Amberg

9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #4409776350
Dr. med. dent. S. Dandorfer-Zitzelsberger
Gemeinschaftspraxis Hock Mangelkramer
Kieferorthopäden Dr. Reinhold Angermann und Dr. Irmgard Landgraf
Roland Sattler und Tim Simon
Zahnarzt Dr. Glassl
Zahnarzt Reiser
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. med. dent. Stefan Gleixner
Zahnarztpraxis Monschau

Veterinaries in Amberg

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christine Buksch
Tierarztpraxis Dr. Ingo Dübeler
Tierarztpraxis Hötter

Train Stations in Amberg

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amberg

Bus Stations in Amberg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busbahnhof Amberg

Gas Stations in Amberg

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Agip
Agip
Aral
Aral
Avia Tankstelle
Bergler
Esso
Esso
JET
LPG Tankstelle
Opel Schwarzkopf
Shell

Banks in Amberg

17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commerzbank
Deutsche Bank
HypoVereinsbank
HypoVereinsbank
LBS
Sparda
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Filiale
Sparkasse SB-Filiale
Sparkasse SB-Filiale
Targobank
Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg
VR Bank Amberg-Sulzbach eG
VR-Bank
VR-Bank
VR-Bank Amberg

Gyms in Amberg

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clever fit
Fit Light Fitnesstudio
GYM10 - Fitness
Well-Fine Zentrum

Breweries in Amberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Bruckmüller
Brauerei Wingershof
Brauereigasthof Sperber-Bräu
Schloßbrauerei Hirschau
Schloßbrauerei Naabeck

Stadiums & Teams in Amberg

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Amberg

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet am Sperlasberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Wurmstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Amberg

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Grafenwöhr Army Air Field-Medium Airport
Hohenfels Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Ingolstadt Manching AirportIGSMedium Airport
Neuburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Beilngries Airfield-Small Airport
Berching Airfield-Small Airport
Burg Feuerstein AirportURDSmall Airport
Cheb Airfield-Small Airport
Dobenreuth Glider Field-Small Airport
Eichstätt Airfield-Small Airport
Erbendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Etting-Adelmannsberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Fichtelbrunn Airfield-Small Airport
Forst-Sengenthal Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Greding Glider Field-Small Airport
Griesau Airfield-Small Airport
Günching UL-Small Airport
Hersbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Hetzleser Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Hienheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield-Small Airport
Lauf-Lillinghof Airfield-Small Airport
Litzlohe UL-Small Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULM-Small Airport
Neuburg-Egweil Airfield-Small Airport
Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield-Small Airport
Nittenau-Bruck Airfield-Small Airport
Oberhinkofen Airfield-Small Airport
Ottenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Rammertshof Amberg Airfield-Small Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield-Small Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield-Small Airport
Schmidgaden Airfield-Small Airport
Schwandorf Airfield-Small Airport
Stará Voda Emergency Field-Small Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Thalmässing-Waizenhofen Airfield-Small Airport
Tirschenreuth Airfield-Small Airport
Tröstau Glider Field-Small Airport
Vilseck Army Air Field-Small Airport
Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield-Small Airport
Zell-Haidberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Amberg

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post Filiale 585
Postfiliale 501

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amberg

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andreas-Hügel-Haus
Auferstehungskirche
Basilika Sankt Martin
Christliches Zentrum Amberg
Donatus Kapelle
Dreifaltigkeitskircherl
Erlöserkirche
Frauenkirche
Heilige Dreifaltigkeit
Herz Jesu
Kapelle Gailoh
Katharinenkirche
kleine Kapelle
Kriegerkapelle
Maria Hilf
Neuapostolische Kirche
Paulanerkirche
Sankt Georg
Sankt Michael
Sankt Sebastian
Schulkirche
St. Ägidius
St. Johann Baptist
St. Josef
St. Konrad
Synagoge Amberg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amberg

What is the population of Amberg?

Amberg has a population of 44,737 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,891 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles.

Is Amberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,299, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Amberg?

Amberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 27.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Amberg?

There are 1,745 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Amberg?

The median home value in Amberg is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481. The homeownership rate is 38.8%.

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