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Bad Schandau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Bad Schandau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,078. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,078 Population 1,936/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,796 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,796 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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About Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau is a spa town in Germany, in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Saxony. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, at the mouth of the valley of the Kirnitzsch and in the area often described as Saxon Switzerland.

People

Population3,078
Density1,936/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,796

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Ownership47.4%
Housing Units1,231

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population3,078
Population Density1,936 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates50.9174°, 14.1549°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches (99 cm)
Median Household Income$28,796

About Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,078. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bad Schandau is $28,796, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Bad Schandau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,796
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bad Schandau is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 47.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,231 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.4%
Owner-Occupied47.4%
Renter-Occupied52.6%
Housing Units1,231

Property Tax

Climate in Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 772 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -2.8° / 1.7° 61.9
Feb 0.6°C / 33°F -2.2° / 3.4° 44.6
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0.3° / 7.7° 52.3
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 4° / 13.8° 38.0
May 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.3° 65.9
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 11.3° / 21.5° 85.5
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.8° 93.2
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13° / 23.6° 92.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.4° 60.4
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.5° 60.3
Nov 4.2°C / 40°F 1.9° / 6.4° 57.3
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -1.5° / 2.6° 60.0
Bad Schandau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,936/sq mi
Coordinates50.9174°N, 14.1549°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,051 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 27, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 150 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 139 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 142 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 146 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 131 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 149 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 146 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 149 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 142 km
Jun 13, 2008 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 150 km
May 26, 1995 5 km NNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 148 km
Jul 23, 2008 4 km SSE of Radwanice, Poland M4.6 144 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 148 km
Dec 16, 2009 1 km NNE of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 150 km
Jul 31, 1991 2 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.5 131 km
Mar 29, 1990 9 km W of Z?otoryja, Poland M4.5 116 km
Nov 1, 1993 4 km NNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.5 149 km
Jun 30, 1993 8 km WNW of Lubin, Poland M4.5 146 km
Sep 26, 2023 4 km W of Polkowice, Poland M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Bad Schandau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Bad Schandau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erich-Wustmann-Grundschule
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Radio Stations near Bad Schandau

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sachsen-Anhalt MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sachsen MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dresden local, pop AAC
R.SA 80er Disco 80er, disco MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir 2010er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Antenne Sachsen 70s, 80s AAC
Erzgebirgs Weihnacht erzgebirge, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
coloRadio community radio, dresden MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Radio Bautzen dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
Phonk Nation Radio (CZ) phonk MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
coloRadio+Zett coloradio, dab+ MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Apollo radio MP3 320 kbps
coloZett bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Radio Fonlord (CZ) ai art, black metal MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bad Schandau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Gefängnis
Ausstellung
Ausstellung des Militärhistorischen Museums der Bundeswehr
Ausstellung Sputh-Mühle Mittelndorf
Besucherbergwerk Marie Louise Stolln
Buschmühle
DDR Museum Pirna
Deutsche Kunstblume Sebnitz
Die Medizinhistorischen Sammlungen
Erich Wustmann Museum
Erlebnismuseum "Alte Steinsäge"
Exposice Rajské Ostrovy (Aquarium)
Feldbahnmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Gedenkstätte Sonnenstein
Gold- und Mineralien-Erlebnisstätte Hohwald
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Großröhrsdorf
Heimatstube Großerkmannsdorf
Heimatstube Langenhennersdorf
Historischer Landwirtschaftlicher Lehrpfad
Hofmühle
In Lapide Regis - Auf dem Stein des Königs - 800 Jahre Festung Königstein
Kunstblumen- und Heimatmuseum
Modellbahngalerie
Museum auf dem Dachboden
Museum města Chabařovice
Museum of cutlery
Muzejní expozice sdělovací a zabezpečovací techniky Děčín
Neumannmühle
Oblastní muzeum Děčín
Oldtimer-Museum
Pflanzengarten und Heimatmuseum Stadt Wehlen
Podzemní letecká továrna
Podzemní letecká továrna
Richard-Wagner-Ausstellung - Jagdschloss
Richard-Wagner-Museum - Lohengrinhaus
Robert-Sterl-Haus
Stadtmuseum Pirna
Technisches Museum der Bandweberei
Torwächterstube
venkovské zemědělské muzeum
Waldarbeiterstube
Zündfunke

Libraries in Bad Schandau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek des Staatsbetrieb Sachsenforst0.0
Bibliothek Schullwitz0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Arnsdorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Leppersdorf0.0
Knihovna0.0
Knihovna Chabařovice0.0
Městská knihovna Děčín0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Schandau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bischofswerda0.0
Stadtbibliothek Großröhrsdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Pirna0.0
Stadtbibliothek Radeberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sebnitz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stolpen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wilthen0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Sächsischen Krankenhaus Arnsdorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Schandau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Parkplatz auf dem Markt
Ústecká burza
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Bad Schandau

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apparthotel Steiger Bad Schandau
Elbhotel
Hotel Albergo Toscana
Hotel Dekorahaus
Hotel Elbpromenade
Hotel Elbresidenz an der Therme Bad Schandau
Hotel Erbgericht
Hotel Forsthaus
Hotel Garni Grundmühle
Hotel Helvetia
Hotel Karola
Hotel Sigl's
Hotel zur Mühle
Landgasthaus Ziegelscheune
Lindenhof
Panoramahotel
Parkhotel Bad Schandau Residenz Elbblick
Villa Waldfrieden
Zirkelsteinhaus
Zum Bären
Zum Roten Haus

Restaurants in Bad Schandau

37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Am Stadtpark
Bio- Restaurant & Café Strandgut
Eiscafé Vivaldi
Elbflorenz
Elbhotel
Elbterasse
Flößerstube
Gambrinus
Gasthaus & Pension Zirkelstein
Gasthaus Goldener Anker
Gasthof zur Mühle
Gaststätte Turmeck
Hotel Erbgericht
Hotel Gasthaus Zur Eiche
Il Ristorante Toskana
Kaisergarten
Kopprasch's Bierstüb'l
Kurparkstübl
Landgasthaus Ziegelscheune
Mario Gelato
Ostrauer Hof
Panoramahotel
Pension & Gasthaus Heiterer Blick
Restaurant Forsthaus
Restaurant Toscana
Sandstein
Schlemmer-Eck
Schrammsteinbaude
Sendig's Wintergarten
Tilia
Waldgasthof & Pension Liethenmühle
Waldhäus'l
Zschirnsteinbaude Pension & Gasthaus
Zum Echtner
Zum Franz
Zum Roten Haus
Zur Schlossbastei

Cafes in Bad Schandau

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café & Bistro Daheim
Cafe & Bistro drehscheibe
Falkenstein Hütten
Fuhrmann's Elb-Cafe
Konditorei und Café Stammer
Memory Eiscafe
Mühlenhof
Schurz
Sendigbaude am Aufzug
Wanderrast Großer Winterberg

Theatres in Bad Schandau

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parktheater

Dentists in Bad Schandau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #1940540872

Train Stations in Bad Schandau

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bad Schandau
Schöna

Bus Stations in Bad Schandau

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bad Schandau, Bahnhof
Bad Schandau, Elbkai

Banks in Bad Schandau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Bad Schandau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Braumanufaktur Schmilka
Hofbrauerei Lohmen
Millenium
Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei
Sever

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Schandau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bad Schandau

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland 0.0 $0
Wintersport in Steina 0.0 $0
Ski Elstra 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bad Schandau

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Vodochody AirportVODMedium Airport
Bautzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bezno AirstripSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Borek AirfieldSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Česká Lípa AirfieldSmall Airport
Charvátce AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Chřibská AirfieldSmall Airport
Dušníky Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Libchava Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Počáply AirstripSmall Airport
Hradčany AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Klix AirfieldSmall Airport
Krpy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lipová Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Mladá AirfieldSmall Airport
Mladá Boleslav AirfieldSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Panensky Tynec AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Polepy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Radovesice AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramŝ AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Roudnice nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Sazená AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzheide/Schipkau AirfieldSmall Airport
Slaný AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport
Štětí AirstripSmall Airport
Teplice AirfieldSmall Airport
Terezín AirfieldSmall Airport
Usti Nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bad Schandau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Schandau

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Kirche Reinhardtsdorf
Ev.-Freikirchliche Gemeinde
Friedhofskapelle
Kirche Krippen
St. Johanniskirche
St. Maria, Mittlerin aller Gnaden

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Bad Schandau

What is the population of Bad Schandau?

Bad Schandau has a population of 3,078 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,936 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Bad Schandau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,796, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 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 Schandau?

Bad Schandau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 38.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Schandau?

There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bad Schandau?

The median home value in Bad Schandau is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 47.4%.

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