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Buchenberg, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Buchenberg is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,898. Elevation: 2,927 ft (892 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,898 Population 227/sq mi density
2,927 ft Elevation 892 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
104.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,724 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,724 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $496/mo rent

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About Buchenberg

Buchenberg

Buchenberg is a municipality in the district of Oberallgäu in Bavaria in Germany.

People

Population3,898
Density227/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$496
Ownership62.3%
Housing Units1,559

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain104.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Population3,898
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Coordinates47.6959°, 10.2393°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation104.4 inches (2,653 mm)
Annual Snowfall237.8 inches (604 cm)
Median Household Income$33,724

About Buchenberg

Buchenberg is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,898. The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Buchenberg is $33,724, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Buchenberg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$33,724
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buchenberg is $99,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $496 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 62.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,559 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,200
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$496
57% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.3%
Owner-Occupied62.3%
Renter-Occupied37.7%
Housing Units1,559

Property Tax

Climate in Buchenberg

Buchenberg has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -4.6° / 3.5° 80.7
Feb 0.2°C / 32°F -4.5° / 4.9° 73.0
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -1° / 9.2° 86.3
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 74.3
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.9° 124.1
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.3° / 21.4° 145.5
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12° / 23.2° 139.2
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23.1° 147.4
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.4° 100.4
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 81.3
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -0.5° / 8° 82.0
Dec 0.3°C / 33°F -3.6° / 4.2° 90.0
Buchenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below Germany avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates47.6959°N, 10.2393°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above Germany avg
Snowfall 237.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

553 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 4, 2024.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 122 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 116 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 109 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 129 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 50 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 52 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 121 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 122 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 88 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 142 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 119 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 74 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 73 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 98 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 128 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 122 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 128 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in
August 60°F (16°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in

Buchenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Buchenberg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Freie Schule Albris - - - -
Grund- und Mittelschule Buchenberg - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buchenberg

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix (AT) club, dance AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies (AT) classic, classic hits AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg (AT) - AAC
Radio Horeb (127 kbps) catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Horeb (32 kbps) catholic, christian AAC+ 64 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock (AT) classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio RT1 Südschwaben charts, pop AAC
Radio free FM alternative, community radio MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana (AT) italian AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits (AT) 2000er, 2000s AAC
Proton - das freie Radio (AT) - MP3 192 kbps
AllgäuHIT - MP3 192 kbps
Handwerker Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Maretimo Chill Radio chill out MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Buchenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum
Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum e.V.
Allgäuer Burgenmuseum
Allgäuer Steinerlebniswelt
AlpenStadtMuseum Sonthofen
Archäologischer Park Cambodunum
Bauernhofmuseum Eingang
Bauernhofmuseum Illerbeuren
Bocksaal (Städtisches Museum)
Dorfmuseum
Elektrotechnisches Museum Leutkirch e.V.
Erasmuskapelle
Gallorömischer Tempelbezirk
Glashütte Schmidsfelden im Allgäu
Gschwenderhaus
Haus für historisches Handwerk
Heimat- und Handwerksmuseum Hindelang
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Beim Strumpfar"
Heimatmuseum Hofmühle
Historisches Museum - Südseesammlung
Hofgartensaal (Ausstellungen)
Kempten-Museum im Zumsteinhaus
Kleine Thermen
Kunsthalle Kempten
Kutschenmuseum Hinterstein
Marstall Kempten
MBZ-Modell Bahn Zentrum - Stellwerk "Süd"
Mini-Mobil Museum
Museum der Schirme
Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst
Museumsdorf Erzgruben
Nagelschmiede
Naturparkzentrum Nagelfluhkette
Obermühle
s'Huimatle
Schützenmuseum
Schwäbisches Bauernhofmuseum Illerbeuren
Wassertormuseum

Libraries in Buchenberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Altusried0.0
Bücherei Betzigau0.0
Bücherei Dietmannsried0.0
Bücherei Heiligkreuz0.0
Bücherei Wiggensbach0.0
Gemeinde- und Kurbücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Buchenberg0.0
Gemeindebücherei Haldenwang0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lauben0.0
Gemeindebücherei Sulzberg0.0
Gemeindebücherei Wildpoldsried0.0
köb - Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Michael Aichstetten0.0
Literaturhaus Allgäu0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Börwang0.0
Pfarrbücherei Sankt Magnus0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kempten0.0
Stadtbibliothek Leutkirch0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Isny0.0
Stadtteilbücherei St. Mang0.0

Farmers Markets in Buchenberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kemptener Wochenmarkt
Viehmarkt / Flohmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Kempten
Wochenmarkt Wiggensbach

Hotels in Buchenberg

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanusel Hof
Landhaus Sommerau

Restaurants in Buchenberg

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Alpenblick Berggasthaus
Gasthaus Krone
Gletscheralpe
Landhaus Sommerau
Pizzeria Casa Toscana
Schneiders Brotzeitstube
Terazza 2
Wachters Alpe
Waldhäusle

Cafes in Buchenberg

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoimat Café
Schneecafe

Dentists in Buchenberg

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Jürgen Kuchenmeister
Dr. Rainald Schmidt-Mößinger

Breweries in Buchenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bernardibräu
Brauerei Härle
Brauerei Kronburg
Engelbräu
Privatbrauerei Höss GmbH & Co KG
Privatbrauerei Zötler GmbH
Schäffler Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Buchenberg

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Ski Resorts Near Buchenberg

78 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochhäderich 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hahnenkamm Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schollenwiesenlift Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Berwang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nebelhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lermoos - Grubigstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Söllereck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Thaler Höhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isny / Felderhalde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sulzberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellegglifte – Faistenoy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Buron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Familienskipark Stanzach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Immenstadt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hinterstaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spieserlifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hindelang Oberjoch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtwiesenlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Arlberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochzeiger 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flirsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Venet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kappl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
See 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fendels 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diedamskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biberwier - Marienberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ifen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski lift Schwärzenbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tallifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Knittellifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jöchelspitze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bungerloch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gföllberglift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Buchenberg

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Memmingen Allgau AirportFMMLarge Airport
Augsburg AirportAGBMedium Airport
Laupheim Air Base-Medium Airport
Lechfeld Air Base-Medium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Agathazell Airfield-Small Airport
Altenstadt Army Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Saulgau Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Wörishofen (Nord) Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Wörishofen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Biberach an der Riß Airfield-Small Airport
Blaubeuren Airfield-Small Airport
Erbach Airfield-Small Airport
Füssen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Geratshof Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Illertissen Airfield-Small Airport
Isny Glider Field-Small Airport
Kaufbeuren Air Base-Small Airport
Kempten-Durach Airfield-Small Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airfield-Small Airport
Magolsheim Ultralight-Small Airport
Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield-Small Airport
Peiting Airfield-Small Airport
Reute/Bad Waldsee Airfield-Small Airport
Reutte-Höfen Airfield-Small Airport
Schlechtenfeld Glider Strip-Small Airport
Schwabmünchen Airfield-Small Airport
Seißen UL-Small Airport
Tannheim Airfield-Small Airport
Thannhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg Airfield-Small Airport
Weißenhorn Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Buchenberg

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alpenklinik Santa Maria
Fachklinik St. Marien
REHActiv

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buchenberg

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bildstöckl
Christi Ruhkapelle
Daishin Zen Kloster und Seminarzentrum
Georgskapelle
Kapelle
Kapelle St. Michael
St. Johannes
St. Magnus
St. Nikolaus
St. Stephan
St. Ulrich
Wiesenkreuz

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 Buchenberg

What is the population of Buchenberg?

Buchenberg has a population of 3,898 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.

Is Buchenberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,724, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $496 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Buchenberg?

Buchenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 104.4 inches, with 237.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buchenberg?

There are 152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buchenberg?

The median home value in Buchenberg is $99,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $496. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.

Nearby Cities

Waltenhofen 9,045 pop · 3.5 mi Wiggensbach 4,656 pop · 3.6 mi Kempten (Allgäu) 61,399 pop · 4.1 mi Durach 6,675 pop · 4.9 mi Sulzberg 4,587 pop · 5.7 mi Weitnau 5,143 pop · 6.4 mi Betzigau 2,848 pop · 7.2 mi Altusried 9,950 pop · 7.6 mi Dietmannsried 8,044 pop · 8.1 mi Missen-Wilhams 1,441 pop · 8.7 mi Rettenberg 4,043 pop · 8.8 mi Wildpoldsried 2,501 pop · 8.9 mi Isny 14,424 pop · 9.3 mi Maierhöfen 1,582 pop · 9.4 mi
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