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Donaueschingen, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Donaueschingen is a small city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 21,604. Elevation: 2,300 ft (701 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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B+ Good
21,604 Population 269/sq mi density
2,300 ft Elevation 701 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,313 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,313 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,604
Density269/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,313

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Ownership49.7%
Housing Units8,642

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Population21,604
Population Density269 / sq mi
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Coordinates47.9551°, 8.4971°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.3 inches (51 cm)
Median Household Income$31,313

About Donaueschingen

Donaueschingen is a small city in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 21,604. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet (701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Donaueschingen is $31,313, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 843 business establishments.

Income: Donaueschingen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,313
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)843

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Donaueschingen is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 49.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,642 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.7%
Owner-Occupied49.7%
Renter-Occupied50.3%
Housing Units8,642

Property Tax

Climate in Donaueschingen

Donaueschingen has an average annual temperature of 8.1°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -4.2° / 2.6° 76.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F -4.4° / 4.4° 64.0
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F -1.4° / 9° 63.7
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 1.7° / 13.5° 53.3
May 11.8°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.6° 91.0
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.5° / 21.4° 83.5
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.5° 87.2
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.4° 77.9
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 7° / 18.7° 56.4
Oct 8.6°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.4° 69.7
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -0.3° / 7.2° 65.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F -3.2° / 3.3° 85.9
Donaueschingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Area80.3 sq mi (208.1 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates47.9551°N, 8.4971°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

650 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 149 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 147 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 47 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 108 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 117 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 97 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 144 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 121 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 94 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 67 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 90 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 134 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 94 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 32 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 55 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 128 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.0 in

Donaueschingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Donaueschingen

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eichendorff-Schule
Grundschule
Turn- und Festhalle
Gewerbeschule
Kaufmännische und Hauswirtschaftliche Schulen (KHS)
Realschule
Grundschule Tannheim
Erich-Kästner-Schule
Grundschule Pfohren
Fürstenberg-Gymnasium
Heinrich-Feurstein-Schule
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Radio Stations near Donaueschingen

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kontrafunk information, news MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (CH) news MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (AAC 64) (CH) conservative, news AAC 64 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (MP3 192) (CH) conservative, news MP3 192 kbps
SWR Aktuell info MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (Mobil) (CH) news, opinion AAC 64 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) oldies AAC
Radio Munot (CH) MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGE-RADIO.COM - swiss made lounge radio, swiss made MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGE-RADIO.COM - swiss made (CH) lounge downtempo chillout ambient easy listening AAC+ 64 kbps
007FM reggae, ska MP3 128 kbps
lounge-radio.com (CH) chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
Krawallradio deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
Freies Radio Freudenstadt community radio, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rasa Schaffhausen (CH) alternative, independent MP3 128 kbps
Radio 2Go (CH) adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio4TNG (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) (CH) city, pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Donaueschingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albert Schweitzer Haus
Altes Feuerwehrhaus
Altes Rathaus
Aviation Museum - Schwenningen
Bauern- und Bulldogmuseum
Deutsches Harmonikamuseum
Deutsches Phono Museum
Dominikanermuseum
Dorfmuseum Buchenberg
Eisenbahnmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum
Experimentierwelten
Fasnachtsmuseum
Fastnachtsmuseum Narrenschopf
Forum am Bahnhof
Franziskanermuseum
Freilichtmuseum Römischer Gutshof
Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Sammlungen
Gewerbemuseum
Gipsmuseum Schleitheim
Heimat- und Uhrenmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Fischbach
Heimatmuseum Hüsli
Heimatmuseum Schwarzes Tor
Internationales Luftfahrtmuseum
Jan Ullrich Cycling Museum
Kardinal-Bea-Museum
Kelnhof Museum
Kinder- und Jugendmuseum Donaueschingen
Kunstraum Grässlin
Kunststiftung Hohenkarpfen
KZ Gedenkstätte Eckerwald
Lorenzkapelle
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Art.Plus
Museum Auberlehaus
Museum Schleitheimertal
Museum Seitingen-Oberflacht
Museumsmühle
Museumsmühle Blumegg-Weiler
Narrenhüsli
Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Reiatmuseum
Reiterstellwerk
römischer Schaukeller
Salinenmuseum Unteres Bohrhaus
Schloss-Narrenstuben
Schornsteinfegermuseum
Schulmuseum
Schwarzwaldhaus der Sinne
Städtische Galerie
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Rottweil
Technik Museum St. Georgen
Tennenbronner Heimathaus
Thermenmuseum
Uhrenindustriemuseum Schwenningen
Uhrmacherhäusle
Welt der Kristalle
Zunft-Museum der Narrenzunft Frohsinn 1853 e. V.

Libraries in Donaueschingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der DHBW VS0.0
Bibliothek der Gemeinde0.0
Bibliothek Oberhallau0.0
Bücherbox0.0
Bücherstüble0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum0.0
Gemeinde und Schulbibliothek Schleitheim0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Kath. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei Heilig-Kreuz0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei "St. Maria"0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Leipferdingen0.0
KÖB (Kath.Bibliothek)0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek am Münsterplatz0.0
Stadtbibliothek am Muslenplatz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bonndorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Donaueschingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek St. Georgen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Stühlingen0.0
Stadtbücherei Trossingen0.0

Farmers Markets in Donaueschingen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorfplatz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Spaichingen
Mühlenplatz
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Münsterplatz
Wochenmarkt Muslenplatz
Wochenmarkt Trossingen

Hotels in Donaueschingen

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Dependance
Der Öschberghof
Grüner Baum
Haupthaus Nord
Haupthaus Nord
Haupthaus Süd
Haupthaus Süd
Hotel Concorde
Hotel Linde
Hotel Restaurant zum Hirschen
Hotel Waldblick
Wyndham Garden

Restaurants in Donaueschingen

32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Akropolis
Arslan Grill & Kebap Haus
Bräustüble
China Restaurant Hong Kong Garden
City-Pizzeria
Concorde
Der Öschberghof
Donau Pilsbar
double six Diner
Fricker's
Gasthaus Adler
Grüner Baum
Hexenstadl
Hexenweiher
il Baffo
Landgasthof Lamm
Leo & Alberto Restaurant am Tennisclub
Leonforte
My Sushi & Wok
Ochsen
Ösch Noir
Osteria Veneta
Öventhütte
Park-Restaurant Donaueschingen
Pizzaria Da Giulia (Ochsen)
Restaurant am Riedsee
Restaurant Jägerstüble
Ristorante Pizzeria "Gasthaus Sternen"
Schützen Donaueschingen
TWIST HOCH2
Veysi's

Cafes in Donaueschingen

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe an der Donau
Conditorei - Cafe Reiter
Eiscafé Rialto
Eiscafe Vivaldi
Gran Caffe Vittoria
Hofkonditorei Hengstler
Vanilli's

Castles in Donaueschingen

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Entenburg
Schloss Donaueschingen

Veterinaries in Donaueschingen

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Kersten und Jürgen Roth
Kleintierpraxis Dr. Dillmann

Train Stations in Donaueschingen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donaueschingen

Gas Stations in Donaueschingen

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diesel Tankpunkt
Esso
JET
RAN
ZG Raiffeisen eG

Banks in Donaueschingen

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Schwarzwald-Baar
Volksbank
Volksbank

Gyms in Donaueschingen

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clever fit
Trainingscenter

Golf Courses in Donaueschingen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Der Öschberghof

Breweries in Donaueschingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Falken
Farrenbräu Brauerei
Fürstenberg Brauerei Lager
Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG
Hirschbrauerei
Löwenbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Donaueschingen

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Ski Resorts Near Donaueschingen

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 $0
Hundseck 0.0 $0
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 $0
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 $0
Kalte Herberge 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 $0
Atzmännig 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Skilift Steg 0.0 $0
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 $0
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 $0
Hemberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 $0

Airports Near Donaueschingen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stuttgart AirportSTRLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Donaueschingen-Villingen AirfieldMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Albstadt-Degerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Binningen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Blumberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Deckenpfronn-Egelsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Eutingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Farrenberg GliderfieldSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Haiterbach-Nagold Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hilzingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kehl-Sundheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchzarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Klippeneck AirfieldSmall Airport
Konstanz AirfieldSmall Airport
Leibertingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Musbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuhausen ob Eck AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenburg-Baden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Poltringen AirfieldSmall Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen AirfieldSmall Airport
Reiselfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rottweil-Zepfenhan AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauldorf-Boll UltrallightportSmall Airport
Schmerlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwenningen am Neckar AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Sulz am Neckar ULSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wächtersberg-Hub Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Waldmössingen Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Wildberg Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Donaueschingen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post DHL Lotto

Treatment Centers in Donaueschingen

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Espan Klinik
Espan Klinik
Klinik für Geriatrie, Rheumatologie und Rehabilitation
Klinik Limberger
Luisenklinik
MEDIAN Klinik St. Georg
MEDIAN Klinik St. Georg
Nachsorgeklinik Tannheim
Nachsorgeklinik Tannheim
Reha Med VS
Rehabilitationsklinik Sonnhalde
Rehazentrum Bad Dürrheim Klinik Hüttenbühl
Schloss-Klinik Sonnenbühl
Therapie- und Rehazentrum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donaueschingen

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche
Freie evangelische Gemeinde Donaueschingen
Freikirche der Siebenten-Tages-Adventisten
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Marienkapelle
Marienkirche
Ölberggrotte
Sebastianskapelle
St. Gallus
St. Johannes der Täufer
St. Mauritius
St. Vitus
Stadtkirche St. Johann

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 Donaueschingen

What is the population of Donaueschingen?

Donaueschingen has a population of 21,604 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 269 people per square mile, spread across 80.3 square miles.

Is Donaueschingen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,313, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Donaueschingen?

Donaueschingen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 20.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Donaueschingen?

There are 843 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Donaueschingen?

The median home value in Donaueschingen is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488. The homeownership rate is 49.7%.

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