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Farchant, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Farchant is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,722. Elevation: 2,201 ft (671 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,722 Population 32/sq mi density
2,201 ft Elevation 671 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
80.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,006 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,006 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$132,200 home value, $661/mo rent

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About Farchant

Farchant

Farchant is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany.

People

Population3,722
Density32/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent$661
Ownership40.9%
Housing Units1,489

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain80.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Population3,722
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Coordinates47.5304°, 11.1115°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation80.3 inches (2,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall216.4 inches (550 cm)
Median Household Income$35,006

About Farchant

Farchant is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,722. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet (671 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Farchant is $35,006, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 145 business establishments.

Income: Farchant vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$35,006
53% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Farchant is $132,200, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $661 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 40.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,489 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,200
53% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$661
43% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership40.9%
Owner-Occupied40.9%
Renter-Occupied59.1%
Housing Units1,489

Property Tax

Climate in Farchant

Farchant has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.3°C / 30°F -5.8° / 3.2° 77.3
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -5° / 5.7° 65.5
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -1.7° / 10° 90.3
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 1.7° / 14.5° 87.2
May 12.1°C / 54°F 5.9° / 18.4° 143.4
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.7° 179.3
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.4° 172.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23° 191.9
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 115.4
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.7° 91.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -1.1° / 8.3° 80.8
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -4.6° / 3.2° 77.8
Farchant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below Germany avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Area115.7 sq mi (299.6 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates47.5304°N, 11.1115°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above Germany avg
Snowfall 216.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2022.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 120 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 147 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 89 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 79 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 38 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 119 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 118 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 138 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 126 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 119 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 91 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 75 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 55 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 50 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
Aug 1, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.0 136 km
Jun 10, 2000 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria M4.0 77 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 27 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Farchant has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Farchant

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Burgrain - - - -
Grundschule Farchant - - - -
Christophorusschule Farchant - - - -
Grundschule Farchant - - - -
Grundschule Farchant - - - -
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Radio Stations near Farchant

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Tirol HQ (AT) orf, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Life Radio Tirol - MUSIC ONLY (AT) - MP3
Radio VM1 (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
Life Radio Tirol (AT) pop, rock AAC
Life Radio Tirol - Schlagerpuls (AT) - MP3
Radio U1 Tirol (AT) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio VM1 - Steiermark (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
ORF Tirol (AT) orf, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alpenwelle - MP3 128 kbps
Radio VM1 - Wien (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
Radio Oberland 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
T-Rock (AT) classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio Tirol- Alles Malle (AT) - MP3
Munichs Hardest Hits classic rock MP3

Museums in Farchant

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
13c Bienenhaus
BAHNORAMA anno 1926
Bauernhofmuseum Reinthal
Bergbauernmuseum
Bobschuppen (Bobmuseum)
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Ohlstadt im Kaulbachhaus
Ehrwalder Heimatmuseum
Eingangsgebäude
Eisenhower Museum
Fasnacht- und Heimatmuseum Telfs
Faszination Erlebnismuseum Zugspitze
Fire Department Seefeld
Ganghofermuseum
Geigenbau-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Eglfing
Heimatmuseum Uffing
Höllental Museum
Klostermuseum im Pfarrhof
Krippenherberge Wildermieming
mSE Kunsthalle
Münter-Haus
Museum Aschenbrenner
Museum im Bierlinghaus
Museum Werdenfels
Natur-Informationszentrum Bergwelt Karwendel
Oberammergau Museum
Richard-Strauß-Institut
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Staffelseemuseum
The wood's way
Wallfahrtsmuseum
Wetzsteinmuseum

Libraries in Farchant

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Obsteig0.0
Bücherei & Spielothek Telfs0.0
Bücherei Flaurling0.0
Bücherei Garmisch0.0
Bücherei Grainau0.0
Bücherei Hindenburgstraße0.0
Bücherei und Dorfmuseum0.0
Bücherei Wildermieming0.0
Evangelische Jugend- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Krün0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Iffeldorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Pettnau0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Seefeld0.0
Partenkirchener Bücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Farchant

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt Partenkirchen

Hotels in Farchant

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Explorer Hotel Garmisch
Föhrenhof
Hotel Alter Wirt
Hotel Garni Zugspitz
Kirchmayer

Restaurants in Farchant

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berggasthof Pflegersee
Da Giovanni Pizzeria
Da Nico
Ostlers Bobstüberl beim "Seara"
Pizzeria "San Marco"
Pizzeria "Vesuvio"
Restaurant Alter Wirt
Sonnenalm
Sportler-Stüberl
Wank-Haus
Werdenfelser Hütte
WOODS Steakhouse

Cafes in Farchant

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Energy Lab.cc

Castles in Farchant

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Werdenfels

Dentists in Farchant

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fabian-Zechbauer
Gerold Reiser

Veterinaries in Farchant

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dagmar Pilling

Train Stations in Farchant

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farchant

Gas Stations in Farchant

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ESSO-Station

Banks in Farchant

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse Oberland-SB Filiale
VR-Bank

Golf Courses in Farchant

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Werdenfels e. V.

Breweries in Farchant

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Mittenwald
Glentleitner Brauerei
Karwendelbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Farchant

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Farchant

77 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rofan Seilbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski resort Zugspitze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Karwendel Bergbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Berwang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lermoos - Grubigstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwalder Almbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mühlberg Scharnitz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Familienskipark Stanzach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garmisch-Classic Skiarea 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biberwier - Marienberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seefeld - Rosshütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kellerjoch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nordkette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Knittellifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bungerloch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hindelang Oberjoch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Beuerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brauneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellegglifte – Faistenoy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Steckenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Buron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergisel Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Christlum 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Olympiaschanzen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hahnenkamm Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eckbauer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schollenwiesenlift Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sölden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hintertuxer Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Krößbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergeralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
See 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stubai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fendels 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stubaier Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rifflsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pitztaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rosskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nauders am Reschenpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaunertaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratschings-Jaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschberg Jochtal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axamer Lizum 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glungezer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rangger Köpfl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz-Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Patscherkofel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenberglift in Gries 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtwiesenlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terenten - Terento 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayrhofen Hippach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochzeiger 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schlick 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Venet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serlesbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Floiten Ginzling 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenbergbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Farchant

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Innsbruck AirportINNLarge Airport
Lechfeld Air Base-Medium Airport
Oberpfaffenhofen AirportOBFMedium Airport
Altenstadt Army Airfield-Small Airport
Antdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Wörishofen (Nord) Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Wörishofen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Benediktbeuern Airfield-Small Airport
Campo Volo Trens-Small Airport
Dachau-Gröbenried Airfield-Small Airport
Füssen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Geratshof Airfield-Small Airport
Greiling Airfield-Small Airport
Heimatshofen Private Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Jesenwang Airfield-Small Airport
Kaufbeuren Air Base-Small Airport
Kleinhartpenning UL-Small Airport
Königsdorf Gliding Center-Small Airport
Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Paterzell Airfield-Small Airport
Peißenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Peiting Airfield-Small Airport
Reutte-Höfen Airfield-Small Airport
Schleissheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schwabmünchen Airfield-Small Airport
Sollach Airstrip-Small Airport
Starnberg-Landstetten Airfield-Small Airport
Sterzing / Vipiteno Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield-Small Airport
Warngau Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Farchant

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postladen

Treatment Centers in Farchant

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik am Kofel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Farchant

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Daxkapelle
Friedenskirche
Markuskirche
St Anna Kapelle
St. Andreas
St. Michael

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Waterfalls
3
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 Farchant

What is the population of Farchant?

Farchant has a population of 3,722 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 115.7 square miles.

Is Farchant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,006, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,200 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $661 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Farchant?

Farchant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.3 inches, with 216.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Farchant?

There are 145 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Farchant?

The median home value in Farchant is $132,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $661. The homeownership rate is 40.9%.

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