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Bad Elster, Germany
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Bad Elster is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,617. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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About Bad Elster
Bad Elster is a spa town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It lies on the border of Saxony and the Czech Republic in the Elster gebirge hills. It is situated on the river White Elster, and is protected from extremes of temperature by the surrounding wooded hills. It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Plauen, and 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Cheb. It is part of the Freunde im Herzen Europas microregion.
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| Population | 3,617 |
| Population Density | 181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.2819°, 12.2343° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (863 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1 inches (92 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,962 |
About Bad Elster
Bad Elster is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,617. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bad Elster vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,962 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 141 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,400 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,447 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bad Elster
Bad Elster has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 762 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2819°N, 12.2343°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Bad Elster has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Bad Elster
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Bad Elster | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bad Elster
89 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 0 N - 70s on Radio | 70er, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 80s on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Oldies von 1A Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Classic Rock on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 90s on Radio | 90er, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Chillout on Radio | ambient, chillout | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - New Wave on Radio | 80s, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Lounge on Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 60s on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gothic on Radio | darkwave, ebm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Indie on Radio | alternative, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Soft Rock on Radio | balladen, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Smooth Jazz on Radio | chillout, easy listening | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Heavy Metal on Radio | hard rock, hevy metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Reggae on Radio | dancehall, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Greatest Hits on Radio | 2000er, 2000s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Country on Radio | country, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Oldies on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 2000s on Radio | 00er, 00s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Klassik on Radio | classical, klassik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Hot on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Relax on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Electro on Radio | dance, deephouse | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager Gold on Radio | 50er, 50s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Blues on Radio | blues, r&b | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Techno on Radio | dance, deephouse | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager Kult on Radio | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Rap on Radio | hip hop, rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Movies on Radio | classical, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Jazz on Radio | jazz, smooth jazz | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Classic Rock von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - House on Radio | dance, electro | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Rock on Radio | alternative, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager Gold von 1A Radio | 50er, 50s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Jazz von 1A Radio | jazz, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Latin on Radio | latin, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - NDW (Neue Deutsche Welle) von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 50s on Radio | 50s, 60er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Jukebox on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Soft Pop on Radio | balladen, lovesongs | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Pop on Radio | balladen, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Christmas on Radio | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 80er von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Dance on Radio | dance, house | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Rock on Radio | alternative, deutsch rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager on Radio | discofox, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Evergreens on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwickau | — | AAC | |
| - 1 A - Christmas on Radio | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Chillout von 1A Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Party on Radio | dance, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Weihnachten von 1A Radio | christliche musik, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BurnFM - musik intensiv! | alternative, hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Deutsch Pop von 1A Radio | balladen, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Entspannt von 1A Radio | chillout, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 2010s on Radio | 10er, 10s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - K-Pop on Radio | asian, k-pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Volksmusik on Radio | schlager, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Disco on Radio | 70er, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Relax von 1A Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager Kult von 1A Radio | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Hits on Radio | black, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Volksmusik von 1A Radio | schlager, volksmusik | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gold on Radio | 50er, 50s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Hits von 1A Radio | black, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Weihnachten on Radio | christliche musik, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Love on Radio | balladen, love songs | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gay on Radio | dance, gay | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Black on Radio | black, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Charts von 1A Radio | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Party von 1A Radio | dance, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Pop on Radio | black, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Charts on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Top 40 on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 90er von 1A Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 70er von 1A Radio | 70er, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Euroherz | — | AAC | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| http://stream.laut.fm/fallout.pls | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Euroherz (LQ) | — | AAC | |
| Radio Euroherz (HQ) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Deutsch Rap von 1A Radio | hip hop, rap | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Rock von 1A Radio | alternative, classic rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 2000er von 1A Radio | 00er, 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager von 1A Radio | discofox, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Pop von 1A Radio | black, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Radio on Radio | hits, oldies | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 60er von 1A Radio | 60er, 60s | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Bad Elster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aaf de Gmoi | ||||
| Archiv des Kreises Asch | ||||
| Auto-moto muzeum | ||||
| Bayerisches Grenzmuseum Schirnding | ||||
| Bergwerk »Kleiner Johannes« | ||||
| Brauereimuseum Zur Brauschänke | ||||
| BT6 Führungsturm | ||||
| Chebské muzeum | ||||
| Dampfmaschine der Hempelschen Fabrik | ||||
| DDR Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Porzellanmuseum mit Zentralem Archiv der Deutschen Porzellanindustrie | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum "Bw Adorf" | ||||
| Entomologisches Museum Marktleuthen | ||||
| Ewiges Leben | ||||
| Fabrik der Fäden | ||||
| Fichtelgebirgsmuseum | ||||
| Fire Fighter Museum at Hrad Vildstejn | ||||
| Framus-Werksmuseum | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Eubabrunn | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Eubabrunn (Kasse) | ||||
| Galerie e. o. plauen | ||||
| Geofyzikální expozice Skalná | ||||
| Gerber Hans Haus | ||||
| German Porcelain Museum | ||||
| Grube Tannenberg | ||||
| guitars | ||||
| Harmonikamuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Schloßmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hermann-Vogel-Haus | ||||
| Historisches Sägewerk | ||||
| historisches Waschhaus | ||||
| Jahnsmühle | ||||
| Komturhof | ||||
| Künstlerhaus | ||||
| Löwen-Drogerie & Museum | ||||
| Luftschutzmuseum Meyerhof | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| Museum am Maxplatz | ||||
| Museum Auerbach | ||||
| Museum Castel Voigtsberg | ||||
| Museum of Aš Region | ||||
| Musikinstrumenten-Museum Markneukirchen | ||||
| Musikwerkausstellung | ||||
| Muzeum Aš | ||||
| Obervogtländisches Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Perlmutter- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Porzellanikon - Staatliches Museum für Porzellan | ||||
| Rauner Hammer | ||||
| Retromuseum | ||||
| Sächsisches Bademuseum Bad Elster | ||||
| Sandauer Heimatstube | ||||
| Schaustickerei Plauener Spitze | ||||
| Schloß Leubnitz | ||||
| Soos | ||||
| Soos | ||||
| Teppichmuseum Oelsnitz | ||||
| Town museum | ||||
| Vogtländisch-Böhmisches Mineralienzentrum | ||||
| Vogtländisches Freilichtmuseum Landwüst | ||||
| Vogtlandmuseum | ||||
| Volkskundliches Gerätemuseum | ||||
| Volkskundliches Gerätemuseum Arzberg-Bergnersreuth | ||||
| Wissenschaftliche Sammlung von Käfern und Schmetterlingen | ||||
| Zigarren- & Heimatmuseum Schöneck/Vogtland |
Libraries in Bad Elster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei Schirnding | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Thiersheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Aš | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Cheb | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Auerbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Arzberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Arzberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Marktleuthen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schönwald | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Selb [7] | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Wunsiedel | 0.0 | |||||
| Town library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vogtlandbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Zoephelsches Haus | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bad Elster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Dorfplatz | |||||
| euwaweb | |||||
| Käse direkt vom Bauernhof | |||||
| Klostermarkt | |||||
| Neumarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Bad Elster
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bad Elster
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bad Elster
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bad Elster
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bad Elster
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bad Elster
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bad Elster
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bad Elster
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bad Elster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bad Elster
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Wurmstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowhill Mariánské Lázně | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skihang Großbüchelberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 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 Novako | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bad Elster
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | — | Small Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Bezdružice Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cheb Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Erbendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kříženec Planá Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stará Voda Emergency Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tachov Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tirschenreuth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Toužim 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 |
| Zwickau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bad Elster
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dekimed | ||
| Fachklinik Sonnenhöhe | ||
| Fachklinikum Sachsenhof | ||
| Klinik "Am Schillergarten" | ||
| Klinik Bad Brambach | ||
| Rehabilitace | ||
| Vogtland-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Elster
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapelle Gürth | |
| Kreuzkapelle | |
| St. Elisabeth | |
| Trauerhalle | |
| Trinitatiskirche |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bad Elster?
Bad Elster has a population of 3,617 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.
Is Bad Elster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,962, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 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 Bad Elster?
Bad Elster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 36.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bad Elster?
There are 141 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bad Elster?
The median home value in Bad Elster is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 42.3%.