Friedrichroda, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Friedrichroda is a small city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 7,164. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Friedrichroda
Friedrichroda is a town in the district of Gotha, Thuringia, Germany. It is situated at the north foot of the Thuringian Forest, 21 km by rail southwest of the town of Gotha. It is surrounded by fir-clad hills and possesses numerous handsome villa residences, a Kurhaus and a sanatorium. In the immediate neighborhood is the beautiful ducal hunting seat of Reinhardsbrunn, built out of the ruins of the famous Benedictine monastery founded in 1085. On 1 December 2007, the former municipalities Ernstroda and Finsterbergen were incorporated by Friedrichroda.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,164 |
| Population Density | 348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8575°, 10.5651° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.5 inches (65 cm) |
About Friedrichroda
Friedrichroda is a small city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 7,164. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Friedrichroda
Friedrichroda has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8575°N, 10.5651°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Friedrichroda has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Friedrichroda
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Friedrich Buschmann | - | - | - | - |
| Helene Lange Regelschule | - | - | - | - |
| Perthes-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Friedrichroda
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Friedrichroda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altensteiner Höhle | ||||
| Alttechnikausstellung | ||||
| Automobile Welt Eisenach | ||||
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bachhaus Eisenach | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Finstertal | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Finstertal | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Hühn | ||||
| Bockwindmühle Ballstädt | ||||
| Brunnentempel | ||||
| Deutsches Versicherungsmuseum | ||||
| Explorata-Mitmachwelt | ||||
| FachwerkErlebnisHaus | ||||
| Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Friedhofskapelle | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe | ||||
| Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| GutsMuths-Gedächtnishalle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum "Verrückte Schule" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Burgtonna | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Friedrichroda | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Berka vor dem Hainich | ||||
| Heimatstube Farnroda | ||||
| Heimatstube Fischbach | ||||
| Heimatstube Steinbach | ||||
| Heimatstube Thal | ||||
| Heimatstuben | ||||
| Heimatverein Wölfis | ||||
| Herzogliches Museum Gotha | ||||
| Historicum Zinnfigurenmuseum | ||||
| Historisches Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Hochofenmuseum Neue Hütte | ||||
| Hörselbergmuseum | ||||
| Informationszentrum für Geologie | ||||
| Informationszentrum Nationalpark Hainich | ||||
| Kellner-Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Kittelsthaler Tropfsteinhöhle | ||||
| Kühndorfer Heimatstuben | ||||
| Lapp-Museum | ||||
| Löfflerhaus | ||||
| Lohmühlenmuseum | ||||
| Lucas-Cranach-Haus | ||||
| Lutherhaus | ||||
| Marienglashöhle | ||||
| Metallhandwerksmuseum | ||||
| Mineralien Museum | ||||
| Mühlsteinhauermuseum | ||||
| Museum der Natur | ||||
| Museum für Brauchtum | ||||
| Museum Schloss Tenneberg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Wilhelmsburg | ||||
| Orts- und Tabakpfeifenmuseum | ||||
| Pfeifenfabrik Kallenberg | ||||
| Postamt-Museum | ||||
| Reuter-Wagner-Museum | ||||
| Schaubergwerk Am Aschenberg | ||||
| Stadtmuseum & Karnevalsmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt | ||||
| Technisches Museum Sägewerk | ||||
| Thüringer Museum Predigerkirche - Schnitzplastik | ||||
| Thüringer Museum Stadtschloss | ||||
| Tobiashammer | ||||
| Uhrenmuseum Ruhla | ||||
| Veit-Bach-Mühle | ||||
| Viba Nougat-Welt | ||||
| Waffenmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Wettermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Wildkatzenscheune | ||||
| Zwergstatt |
Libraries in Friedrichroda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Bad Tabarz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Bildungszentrums der Thüringer Landesverwaltung Gotha | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Georgenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kleinschmalkalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek) | 0.0 | |||||
| Cellarius Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Mehmels | 0.0 | |||||
| Heinrich-Heine-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Gotha | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Gymnasialbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kurbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kurbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Heinrich Heine | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinbach-Hallenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Waltershausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Suhl | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitäts- und Forschungsbibliothek Erfurt/Gotha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Friedrichroda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ambulante Händler | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Schmalkalden |
Hotels in Friedrichroda
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Friedrichroda
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Friedrichroda
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Friedrichroda
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Friedrichroda
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Friedrichroda
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Friedrichroda
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Friedrichroda
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Friedrichroda
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Friedrichroda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braumanufaktur Schmalkalden | ||||
| Dreitürme | ||||
| Stupps |
Stadiums & Teams in Friedrichroda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Friedrichroda
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Friedrichroda
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Friedrichroda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale |
Treatment Centers in Friedrichroda
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitspraxis Burkhardt | ||
| Immanuel Therapiezentrum Bad Liebenstein | ||
| Kurhaus | ||
| Kurparkklinik Dr. Lauterbach | ||
| m&i-Fachklinik Bad Liebenstein | ||
| m&i-Fachklinik Bad Liebenstein | ||
| MEDIAN Heinrich-Mann-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Friedrichroda
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christuskirche | |
| Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| St. Karl Borromäus | |
| Stadtkirche St. Blasius |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Friedrichroda?
Friedrichroda has a population of 7,164 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Friedrichroda?
Friedrichroda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.
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