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Bärnau, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Bärnau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,475. Elevation: 1,995 ft (608 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,475 Population 65/sq mi density
1,995 ft Elevation 608 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,620 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,620 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,200 home value, $306/mo rent

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About Bärnau

Bärnau

Bärnau is a town in the district of Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated near the border with the Czech Republic, 25 km northeast of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, and 26 km southwest of Mariánské Lázně. It obtained town privileges in 1343, making it the oldest town in the district.

People

Population3,475
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,620

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,200
Rent$306
Ownership76.1%
Housing Units1,390

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Population3,475
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Coordinates49.8108°, 12.4332°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,012 mm)
Annual Snowfall53.4 inches (136 cm)
Median Household Income$33,620

About Bärnau

Bärnau is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,475. The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet (608 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bärnau is $33,620, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: Bärnau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$33,620
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bärnau is $61,200, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $306 (74% below the national average of $1,163). 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,390 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,200
78% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$306
74% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.1%
Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units1,390

Property Tax

Climate in Bärnau

Bärnau has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 704 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -4.1° / 1.6° 51.7
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -3.9° / 3.4° 42.6
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F -0.8° / 8° 51.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.6° 38.8
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18° 59.7
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 76.5
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.1° 81.3
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.3° 68.8
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.9° 61.9
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.3° 56.9
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6° 50.7
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -2.6° / 2.3° 63.5
Bärnau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 53.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area53.5 sq mi (138.6 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates49.8108°N, 12.4332°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 53.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 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 44 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 54 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 43 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 40 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 44 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 115 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 43 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 44 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 47 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 41 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 44 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 44 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 55 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 44 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 67 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 44 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 44 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 44 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 44 km
Sep 17, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Bärnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bärnau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Bärnau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bärnau

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Klassikradio - Pure Bach - MP3
Radio Ramasuri classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bärnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergwerk »Kleiner Johannes«
Biererlebnis Kommunbrauhaus
Blaufärbermuseum
Bleikristall Rösler
Burg- und Steinhauermuseum
Exhibit " what remains The Aftermath of the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp"
Exhibit Flossenbürg memorial site
Gelebtes Museum Mähring
Heimatmuseum
Hrázděný statek Milíkov
IRON CURTAIN MUZEUM
Knopfmuseum
Mineralienmuseum
Minimuzeum Bouda
Minimuzeum přírody "U nás doma"
Museen im Rathaus
Museum Mitterteich
Muzeum Českého lesa v Tachově
Muzeum Kladská
Muzeum POHRANIČNÍ STRÁŽE
Muzeum POHRANIČNÍ STRÁŽE objekt KOTCE
Muzeum Pohraniční stráže, objekt Rota
Muzeum Přimda
Sandauer Heimatstube
Sengerhof
Stadtmuseum Pleystein
Stiftlandmuseum
Theres-Neumann-Museum
Vesnické muzeum
Waggon

Libraries in Bärnau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Arzberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Arzberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Vohenstrauß0.0

Hotels in Bärnau

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "Zur Post"

Restaurants in Bärnau

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Brot&Zeit
Gasthof "Zur Post"
Gasthof Reuschl Zoigl
Landgasthof Schicker "Zum Kalt'n"
Mehrzweckhalle Thanhausen
Zum Max'n

Theatres in Bärnau

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freilichttribühne Bärnau

Theme Parks in Bärnau

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Geschichtspark Bärnau - Tachov

Banks in Bärnau

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpflalz eG

Breweries in Bärnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beim Strehern
Brauerei Hösl
Brauerei Molter
Kommunbrauhaus
Private Landbrauerei Scheuerer

Stadiums & Teams in Bärnau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bärnau

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stříbrná - Lišák 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 - - -
Vogtland Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohenbogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Wurmstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Freizeitzentrum Althütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bärnau

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Grafenwöhr Army Air Field-Medium Airport
Hof-Plauen AirportHOQMedium Airport
Hohenfels Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Arnbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Arnschwang ULM-Small Airport
Auerbach Airfield-Small Airport
Bezdružice Airstrip-Small Airport
Cham-Janahof Airfield-Small Airport
Cheb Airfield-Small Airport
Erbendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Erpužice Airfield-Small Airport
Hory Airfield-Small Airport
Kostelec Airstrip-Small Airport
Kříženec Planá Airfield-Small Airport
Lochousice-Small Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULM-Small Airport
Nittenau-Bruck Airfield-Small Airport
Ostrov Airfield-Small Airport
Ottengrüner Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Plešnice Airfield-Small Airport
Rammertshof Amberg Airfield-Small Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield-Small Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield-Small Airport
Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip-Small Airport
Schmidgaden Airfield-Small Airport
Schwandorf Airfield-Small Airport
Staňkov Airfield-Small Airport
Stará Voda Emergency Field-Small Airport
Tachov Airfield-Small Airport
Tirschenreuth 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

Post Offices in Bärnau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post AG

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bärnau

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alter Herrgott - verkleinerter Nachbau
Dorfkapelle
Elisabeth
Maria-Hilf-Kapelle
Michael
Sieben Schmerzen Mariä-Kapelle
St. Nikolaus
Zum gegeißelten Heiland

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 Bärnau

What is the population of Bärnau?

Bärnau has a population of 3,475 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 53.5 square miles.

Is Bärnau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,620, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $61,200 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $306 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bärnau?

Bärnau 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 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 53.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bärnau?

There are 136 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bärnau?

The median home value in Bärnau is $61,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $306. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.

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