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Bad Blankenburg, Germany
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Bad Blankenburg is a small city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 7,625. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Bad Blankenburg
Bad Blankenburg is a spa town in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 6 km southwest of Rudolstadt, and 37 km southeast of Erfurt. It is most famous for being the location of the first kindergarten of Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel, in 1837.
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| Population | 7,625 |
| Population Density | 406 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6819°, 11.2737° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (991 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.0 inches (114 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,189 |
About Bad Blankenburg
Bad Blankenburg is a small city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 7,625. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 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.
Income: Bad Blankenburg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,189 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 297 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,200 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $386 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 36.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Housing Units | 3,050 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bad Blankenburg
Bad Blankenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6819°N, 11.2737°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Bad Blankenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Bad Blankenburg
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Förderschule „Anna-Luisen-Stift“ | — | — | — | — |
| Staatliche Geschwister-Scholl-Regelschule | — | — | — | — |
| Staatliche Grundschule "Friedrich Fröbel" | — | — | — | — |
| Friedrich-Adolf-Richter-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Fröbelschule Keilhau | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bad Blankenburg
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Eins | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen | german pop, news | AAC | |
| Radio Mainwelle 104.3 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle | — | AAC | |
| Deep House Sounds | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Deutsch | german pop, pop | AAC | |
| radio TOP 40 - Charts | hits, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch | — | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle | — | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle | — | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle | — | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle | — | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Clubradio24 | beats, club | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmasradio24 | christmas, christmas charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Special-Radio | alternative, café | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zocker-FM | beats, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chartradio24 | chartbox, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockradio24 | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80igerMetalUndMehr | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bad Blankenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apothekenmuseum | ||||
| Ausstellung der Ilmfischerei | ||||
| Baumbachmuseum | ||||
| Bergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Kamsdorf | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Burg Lauenstein | ||||
| Coudrayhaus | ||||
| DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum | ||||
| Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube | ||||
| Ehem. Schraubenfabrik | ||||
| ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH | ||||
| Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum | ||||
| Fischerhütte | ||||
| Flößereimuseum Uhlstädt | ||||
| Franz-Itting-Museum | ||||
| Friedrich-Fröbel-Museum | ||||
| Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg | ||||
| Galerie im Handwerkerhof | ||||
| Geißlerhaus | ||||
| Grottoneum | ||||
| Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium | ||||
| Historisches Glasapparatemuseum | ||||
| Kaisersaalgebäude | ||||
| Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer | ||||
| KZ Gedenkstätte "Laura" | ||||
| Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel | ||||
| Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512 | ||||
| Museum am Rennsteig | ||||
| Museum für Glaskunst | ||||
| Museum für Kloster-, Forst- und Jagdgeschichte | ||||
| Naturhistorisches Museum Rudolstadt | ||||
| Profanierte Marienkapelle | ||||
| Rococo en miniature | ||||
| Rotschnabelnest | ||||
| Schaudenkmal Gasmaschinenzentrale | ||||
| Schieferdorfmuseum | ||||
| Schiefermuseum | ||||
| Schiefermuseum Steinach | ||||
| Schillerhaus | ||||
| Schloss Wespenstein | ||||
| Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster | ||||
| Stedtener Wassermühle | ||||
| Technisches Denkmal Thüringischer Schieferpark Lehesten – Staatsbruch | ||||
| Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel | ||||
| Thüringer Bauernhäuser | ||||
| Thüringer Freilichtmuseum | ||||
| Thüringer Freilichtmuseum Hohenfelden | ||||
| Thüringer Korbmachermuseum | ||||
| Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg | ||||
| Tunnelmuseum |
Libraries in Bad Blankenburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Stadtilm | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Berka | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Blankenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Blankenhain | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Rudolstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kranichfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bad Blankenburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gänsemarkt |
Hotels in Bad Blankenburg
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bad Blankenburg
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bad Blankenburg
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bad Blankenburg
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bad Blankenburg
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bad Blankenburg
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bad Blankenburg
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bad Blankenburg
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bad Blankenburg
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bad Blankenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker-Bräu | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht | ||||
| Rolschter Brauhaus | ||||
| Watzdorfer Traditions- und Spezialitätenbrauerei GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Bad Blankenburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bad Blankenburg
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bad Blankenburg
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | — | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bad Blankenburg
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| GLS Paketshop Kohse |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Blankenburg
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche Aue am Berg | |
| Dorfkirche Böhlscheiben | |
| Dorfkirche Großgölitz | |
| Dorfkirche Lichstedt | |
| Dorfkirche Zeigerheim | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Kirche Keilhau | |
| Konferenzhalle | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| St. Bartholomäus | |
| St. Bartholomäus (Watzdorf) | |
| St. Gangolf | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Laurentius | |
| St. Maria Himmelfahrt | |
| St. Nicolai | |
| St. Nikolai | |
| YWAM Bad Blankenburg - Die Harfe |
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What is the population of Bad Blankenburg?
Bad Blankenburg has a population of 7,625 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.
Is Bad Blankenburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,189, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bad Blankenburg?
Bad Blankenburg 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 45.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bad Blankenburg?
There are 297 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bad Blankenburg?
The median home value in Bad Blankenburg is $77,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. The homeownership rate is 36.1%.