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Forst, Germany
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Forst is a small city in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 22,843. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Forst
Forst (Lausitz) (German, pronounced [fɔʁst] ) or Baršć (Łužyca) (Lower Sorbian, pronounced [ˈbarɕtɕ ˈwuʒɨtsa]) is a town in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, in eastern Germany. It lies east of Cottbus, on the Lusatian Neisse river which is also the German-Polish border. It is the capital of the Spree-Neiße district. It is known for its rose garden and textile museum. The town's population is 18,651. In Forst, there is a railway bridge across the Neiße belonging to the line Cottbus–Żary which is serviced by regional trains and a EuroCity train between Hamburg and Kraków (2011). There is also a road bridge across the river north of Forst.
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| Population | 22,843 |
| Population Density | 281 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7354°, 14.6397° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Brandenburg |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (611 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,654 |
About Forst
Forst is a small city in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 22,843. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Forst vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,654 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 891 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,800 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $364 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 40.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Housing Units | 9,137 |
Property Tax
Climate in Forst
Forst has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7354°N, 14.6397°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Forst has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Forst
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelische Grundschule Forst | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Nordstadt | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Forst Mitte | - | - | - | - |
| Gutenberg Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Keune | - | - | - | - |
| BWS Behindertenwerk GmbH Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen, Betriebsstätte Forst (Lausitz) | - | - | - | - |
| Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Archimedes Grundschule Forst | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Forst
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LAUSITZWELLE | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ichtys Radio | bluegrass, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hochschule Merseburg | neoclassical | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL | - | AAC |
Museums in Forst
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Ziegelei | ||||
| Archiv Verschwundene Orte | ||||
| Brandenburg Textile Museum Forst (Lausitz) | ||||
| Der Laden - Erwin-Strittmatter-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Briesnig | ||||
| Eisenhütten- und Fischereimuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum "Zeitsprung" Klinge | ||||
| Glasmuseum Weißwasser | ||||
| Gubińska Izba Muzealna | ||||
| Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Sagar | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Sprucker Mühle | ||||
| Kirchliches Informations- und Begnungszentrum Neu Horno | ||||
| Malzhausbastei | ||||
| Muzeum Biecza | ||||
| Njepila-Hof u. Sorbische Heimatstube Rohne | ||||
| Oldtimer Museum Guben | ||||
| Plastinarium | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Sorbisches Kulturzentrum | ||||
| Stadt- und Industriemuseum | ||||
| Städtische Museumssammlung | ||||
| Urząd Miejski w Gubinie | ||||
| Wendisch-Deutsches Heimatmuseum Jänschwalde |
Libraries in Forst
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Außenstelle der Amtsbibliothek Peitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Tuplicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Forst (Lausitz) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Forst
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Polenmarkt |
Hotels in Forst
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Forst
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Forst
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Forst
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Forst
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Forst
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Forst
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Forst
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Forst
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Forst
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Forst
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Forst
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Forst
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Forst
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Forst
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bronkow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dobrosułów Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eisenhüttenstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin | - | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mostki Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Müncheberg-Eggersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rzepin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Forst
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Zeitungen_Paketshop | |
| Zustellstützpunkt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Forst
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche Naundorf | |
| Herz-Jesu Kirche | |
| Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Kirche | |
| Kirche Groß Bademeusel | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Kulturkirche Sacro | |
| Stadtkirche St. Nikolai |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Forst
What is the population of Forst?
Forst has a population of 22,843 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 281 people per square mile, spread across 81.4 square miles.
Is Forst expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,654, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,800 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $364 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Forst?
Forst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Forst?
There are 891 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Forst?
The median home value in Forst is $72,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $364. The homeownership rate is 40.0%.