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Bad Schlema, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Bad Schlema is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,540. Elevation: 1,332 ft (406 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,540 Population 923/sq mi density
1,332 ft Elevation 406 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,937 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,937 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,000 home value, $335/mo rent

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About Bad Schlema

Bad Schlema

Bad Schlema is a community in the district of Erzgebirgskreis in Saxony in Germany. It was merged into the new town Aue-Bad Schlema in January 2019. It belongs to the Silberberg Town League. The Silver Road (Silberstraße) runs through the town. The community is developing its tourist industry, above all its spa facilities.

People

Population5,540
Density923/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,000
Rent$335
Ownership27.0%
Housing Units2,216

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Population5,540
Population Density923 / sq mi
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Coordinates50.6026°, 12.6729°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall86.1 inches (219 cm)
Median Household Income$27,937

About Bad Schlema

Bad Schlema is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 5,540. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bad Schlema is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 216 business establishments.

Income: Bad Schlema vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,937
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)216

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bad Schlema is $67,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $335 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 27.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,216 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,000
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$335
71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership27.0%
Owner-Occupied27.0%
Renter-Occupied73.0%
Housing Units2,216

Property Tax

Climate in Bad Schlema

Bad Schlema has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -2.8° / 3.8° 59.1
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -2.5° / 4.9° 48.8
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -0.3° / 8.7° 60.2
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 2.8° / 14° 48.1
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.3° 77.5
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.6° 89.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.7° 97.7
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.7° 94.4
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.9° 69.7
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.8° 62.9
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.2° 58.2
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.7° 61.9
Bad Schlema experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates50.6026°N, 12.6729°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Germany avg
Snowfall 86.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 106 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 46 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 40 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 50 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 49 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 56 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 46 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 49 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 50 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 46 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 52 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 51 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 46 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 46 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 46 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 131 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 35 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 46 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 46 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Bad Schlema has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bad Schlema

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brünlasbergschule Aue
Grundschule Auerhammer
Friedich-Schiller-Schule/Oberschule Westergebirge
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Radio Stations near Bad Schlema

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
Radio Zwickau AAC
#TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / 00's, 00s MP3 192 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Bad Schlema

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alt Kirchberg
August Horch Museum
Bergbauausstellung "Zr Haamit"
Besucherbergwerk Markus Semmler
Brandschutzkabinett
Bulldog-Museum
Bürsten- und Heimatmuseum
Dampfmaschinenhalle
Das kleinste Museum der Region
Der historische Austelpark
Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung
Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Důl Mauritius
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Schwarzenberg
Erlebnis-Köhlerei Sosa
Feuerwehrmuseum
Förderverein Pferdegöpel
Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau
Fuchsturm
Fundgrube Weißer Hirsch
Galerie am Domhof
Grube Tannenberg
Harmonikamuseum
Härtelhaus
Haus der Entdecker
Haus der Heimatkunde
Heimateck
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatmuseum Knochenstampfe
Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas
Herrrenhaus
Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW
historisches Handwerk
Höhlermuseum Meerane
Hunt
Huthaus St. Lampertus
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus
Karl-May-Haus Hohenstein-Ernstthal
KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen
Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein
Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach
Lagerstättensammlung der Wismut
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Marianne Brandt Haus
Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett
Minibergbauheimat
Mining Museum Reinsdorf
Museum
Museum Alte Ziegelei
Museum für bergmännische Volkskunst
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum Uranbergbau
Muzeum Abertamy
Muzeum Horní Blatná
Nadlerhaus
Oldtimermuseum
Phänomenia
Priesterhäuser Zwickau
Robert-Schumann-Haus
Royal mint
Sächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum Beierfeld
Schauanlage Heimatecke
Schaubergwerk Glöckl
Schloss Schwarzenberg
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Siebenschlehener Pochwerk
Spirituosenmuseum
St.Georgenhütte
Stadtgeschichte Zwönitz
Stadtmuseum
Stein Castle
Štola č. 1
Štola Johannes
Straßenbahnmuseum
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Niederzwönitz
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Weigel
Technisches Museum Silberwäsche
Tetzner Museum
Textil- und Rennsportmuseum TRM
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
Vitriolölhütte
Vogtländisch-Böhmisches Mineralienzentrum
Weihnachtsberg

Libraries in Bad Schlema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek - Hans Zesewitz0.0
Bibliothek BA Glauchau0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Johanngeorgenstadt0.0
Bibliothek Reinsdorf0.0
Brünloser Bücherei0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
medizinische Fachbibliothek0.0
Městská knihovna Jáchymov0.0
Ratsschulbibliothek0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Aue0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oelsnitz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stollberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zwönitz0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Schlema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Dorfplatz
Grünmarkt
Markt
Marktplatz
Planitzer Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Bad Schlema

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel am Kurhaus
Kurhotel
Pension Eitler
Pension Siegmar

Restaurants in Bad Schlema

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jägerklause
Kantine
Safran
Thüringer Klause
Zum Füllort

Cafes in Bad Schlema

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clubhaus

Zoos in Bad Schlema

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Damwild-Gehege

Clinics in Bad Schlema

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ärztehaus
DE #421568151

Dentists in Bad Schlema

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis am Kurpark Bad Schlema

Train Stations in Bad Schlema

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bad Schlema

Gas Stations in Bad Schlema

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JET

Banks in Bad Schlema

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Golf Courses in Bad Schlema

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfpark Westerzgebirge

Breweries in Bad Schlema

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Vielau
Glückauf-Brauerei GmbH Gersdorf
Kevin Brewery
Kjell.beer
Kjell.beer
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Mauritius Brauerei GmbH
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Pivovar Ryžovna
Privatbrauerei Fiedler
Ybnstoker
Ybnstoker Brauerei GbR

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Schlema

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Ski Resorts Near Bad Schlema

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vogtland Arena 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 $0
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bad Schlema

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bezdružice AirstripSmall Airport
Böhlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheb AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Gera-Leumnitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Greiz-Obergrochlitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Kříženec Planá AirfieldSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Manětín AirstripSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Plasy Rybnice AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) AirfieldSmall Airport
Stará Voda Emergency FieldSmall Airport
Tirschenreuth AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Tröstau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Zwickau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bad Schlema

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gesundheitszentrum am Spiegelwald Mutter- / Vater-Kind-Vorsorgeklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Schlema

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Auferstehungskirche
Martin-Luther-Kirche

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Waterfalls
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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 Schlema

What is the population of Bad Schlema?

Bad Schlema has a population of 5,540 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 923 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Bad Schlema expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $335 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bad Schlema?

Bad Schlema has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 86.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Schlema?

There are 216 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bad Schlema?

The median home value in Bad Schlema is $67,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $335. The homeownership rate is 27.0%.

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