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Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Bernau am Chiemsee is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 6,645. Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,645 Population 443/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
51.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,732 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,732 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$128,000 home value, $640/mo rent

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About Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee is a municipality in the district of Rosenheim in Germany on Lake Chiemsee, and a Luftkurort.

People

Population6,645
Density443/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,732

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,000
Rent$640
Ownership48.6%
Housing Units2,658

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Population6,645
Population Density443 / sq mi
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Coordinates47.8117°, 12.3757°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.2 inches (1,301 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.0 inches (79 cm)
Median Household Income$35,732

About Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 6,645. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bernau am Chiemsee is $35,732, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 259 business establishments.

Income: Bernau am Chiemsee vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,732
52% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)259

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bernau am Chiemsee is $128,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $640 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 48.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,658 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,000
55% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$640
45% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.6%
Owner-Occupied48.6%
Renter-Occupied51.4%
Housing Units2,658

Property Tax

Climate in Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -3.4° / 3.3° 74.1
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -3.2° / 4.6° 59.0
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.1° / 9.4° 83.3
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 3.8° / 14.8° 63.4
May 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 135.0
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.5° 134.7
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.3° 130.8
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.5° 134.7
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.9° 100.9
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 78.5
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1° / 8.2° 63.4
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -2.2° / 4.5° 67.0
Bernau am Chiemsee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density443/sq mi
Coordinates47.8117°N, 12.3757°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above Germany avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 149 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 137 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 113 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 96 km
Aug 20, 1990 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria M4.0 110 km
Oct 29, 2003 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria M4.0 41 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 130 km
Sep 29, 1997 northern Italy M3.9 121 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 81 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 33 km
Jul 22, 2004 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany M3.8 62 km
Jun 28, 1997 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria M3.7 24 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 140 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria M3.7 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 1 km S of Niederau, Austria M3.7 48 km
Aug 9, 2013 1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria M3.7 93 km
Aug 27, 1996 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria M3.7 110 km
Nov 26, 1998 3 km SW of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy M3.7 146 km
Feb 26, 2006 4 km ENE of Oetz, Austria M3.6 125 km
Jun 29, 2004 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria M3.6 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in

Bernau am Chiemsee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Bernau am Chiemsee

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Bernau
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Radio Stations near Bernau am Chiemsee

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Charivari pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Galaxy Rosenheim MP3 128 kbps
Radio Charivari Rosenheim classic hits, hits AAC
Alpenweihnacht alpen, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bernau am Chiemsee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
„Wasserwelt“ in Bad Adelholzen
Augustiner-Chorherrenstift
Bauernhausmuseum
Bauernhausmuseum Amerang
Brechelbad-Museum
Das Maximum
Das Maximum
Dorf- und Höhlenmuseum
Dorfmuseum und Heimatgeschichte Kienberg
EFA Mobile Zeiten
Galerie im Ganserhaus
Glockenwelt Waidring
Heimathaus Traunreut
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum - Alte Schmiede
Heimatmuseum Gemeinde Altenmarkt
Heimatmuseum Hausenhäusl
Heinrich Kirchner Galerie
Hilgerhof
Historische Magirus-Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Bayern
Holztechnisches Museum
Impakt-Museum
Industriemuseum Blaahaus
Inn Maritime Museum
Inn-Museum
Inn-Museum-Freigelände
Keltisches Gehöft
Lokschuppen
Ludwig-II-Museum
madersperger
Modellautomuseum Bernau
Müllner Peter Museum
Museum im Burgtor
Museum Maxhütte
Museum of Local History
Museum Salz & Moor
Museum Torfbahnhof
Oldtimer Museum Schnauferlstall
Plättenstadl
Prientalmuseum
Römermuseum
Römermuseum Bedaium Seebruck
Römerzeitliche Darre
Skimuseum
Spatz
Stadtarchiv
Städtisches Museum Rosenheim
Städtisches Museum Wasserburg
Stadtmuseum Trostberg
Torhalle
Tropfsteinhöhle
Wegmachermuseum

Libraries in Bernau am Chiemsee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Kössen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei / Tourist Info0.0
Bücherei Waidring0.0
City Library0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bernau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Eggstätt0.0
Gemeindebücherei Grassau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Höhenmoos0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Nikolaus0.0
Haus des Gastes0.0
Kubi - Kufstein Library0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei Oberaudorf0.0
Pfarrbücherei Edling0.0
Rotter Bücherei0.0
Stadtarchiv Wasserburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rosenheim0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Traunreut0.0

Farmers Markets in Bernau am Chiemsee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauern- und Wochenmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Grüner Markt
Grüner Markt Rosenheim
Kleiner Markt
Landlmühle Markt
Marktplatz
Wössner-Kirtamarkt

Hotels in Bernau am Chiemsee

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alter Wirt
Berghotel Adersberg
Farbinger Hof
Ferienwohnungen Bonnschlössl
Gästehaus Unt'am See
Gasthaus Kampenwand
Hotel-Café-Restaurant Seiseralm
Seiseralm
Seiserhof

Restaurants in Bernau am Chiemsee

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adersberg
Alter Wirt
Curry & Pasta
Gasthaus Café König
Gasthaus Fischerwirt
Gasthaus Kampenwand
Gasthof Messerschmied
Gschwendtner Stub'n
Herren-Alm
L'Osteria
Landgasthof Hittenkirchen
Palazzo - Pizzeria
Pizzeria La Vela
Restaurant Fischerei Minholz
Restaurant Sportiv
Sallers Badehaus
Seiseralm
Seiserhof

Cafes in Bernau am Chiemsee

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Chaos
Cafe Wastelbauerhof
Chiemsee Kaufmann
Dotta
Kaffeerösterei Chiemsee/Schiller
Kotter
Sepp'n-Bauer Hofladen
Strandbadkiosk Lido

Dentists in Bernau am Chiemsee

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Hartmut Dick
Mahlstedt

Veterinaries in Bernau am Chiemsee

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Pohl
Michael Pohl

Gas Stations in Bernau am Chiemsee

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell

Banks in Bernau am Chiemsee

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VR-Bank Rosenheim-Chiemsee e.g.

Gyms in Bernau am Chiemsee

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GYM 2000

Breweries in Bernau am Chiemsee

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Rothmoos
Camba Bavaria
Inselbräu
Klosterbrauerei Baumburg
Oberaudorfer Privatbrauerei
SH
Simsseer Braumanufaktur
Weissbräu Schwendl

Stadiums & Teams in Bernau am Chiemsee

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Ski Resorts Near Bernau am Chiemsee

39 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zahmer Kaiser 0.0 $0
Rofan Seilbahn 0.0 $0
Niederau (Wildschönau) 0.0 $0
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental 0.0 $0
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 $0
St. Johann in Tirol 0.0 $0
Christlum 0.0 $0
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 $0
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 $0
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 $0
Karwendel Bergbahn 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn 0.0 $0
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee 0.0 $0
Wildalmlifte 0.0 $0
Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell 0.0 $0
Grafenherberge (Rankenlift) 0.0 $0
Hochfelln 0.0 $0
Herrnberg 0.0 $0
Schlossberg 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Mayrhofen Hippach 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Gerlosstein / Hainzenberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Wintersportschule Krimml 0.0 $0
Zillertal Arena 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochfügen - Zillertal 0.0 $0
Wildkogel 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Spieljoch - Fügen 0.0 $0
Kellerjoch 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
KitzSki 0.0 $0
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Ski Juwel - Reith im Alpbachtal 0.0 $0
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bernau am Chiemsee

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Munich AirportMUCLarge Airport
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Landshut AirfieldQLGMedium Airport
Altötting AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampfing-Waldkraiburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Antersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Endorf/Jolling AirfieldSmall Airport
Brannenburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggenfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Felling AirfieldSmall Airport
Geitau AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Heimatshofen Private Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinhartpenning ULSmall Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Moosburg auf der Kippe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Pfarrkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Johann AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollach AirstripSmall Airport
Straßham Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Unterwössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vilsbiburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Vogtareuth AirfieldSmall Airport
Warngau AirfieldSmall Airport
WasentegernbachSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bernau am Chiemsee

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armona Medical Alpinresort
Medical Park Kronprinz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bernau am Chiemsee

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aussegnungshalle
Heilandskirche
Kapelle
Kapelle
Kreuzigungsgruppe
Kriegergedächtniskapelle
Lourdeskapelle Aufing
Mariengrotte
Mariengrotte
Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius
St. Bartholomäus
St. Maria
Waldkapelle
Wegkapelle, Lourdesgrotte

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 Bernau am Chiemsee

What is the population of Bernau am Chiemsee?

Bernau am Chiemsee has a population of 6,645 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 443 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.

Is Bernau am Chiemsee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,732, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bernau am Chiemsee?

Bernau am Chiemsee has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches, with 31.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bernau am Chiemsee?

There are 259 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The median home value in Bernau am Chiemsee is $128,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $640. The homeownership rate is 48.6%.

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