Geringswalde, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Geringswalde is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,125. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

5,125 Population 446/sq mi density

827 ft Elevation 252 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

40.1 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$28,190 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,190 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$67,200 home value, $336/mo rent

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About Geringswalde

Geringswalde is a town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 12 km northwest of Mittweida, and 27 km north of Chemnitz.

People

Population5,125

Density446/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,190

Housing

A+

Home Value$67,200

Rent$336

Ownership54.6%

Housing Units2,050

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain40.1 in/yr

Sunny Days210/yr

Elevation827 ft (252 m)

Population	5,125
Population Density	446 / sq mi
Elevation	827 ft (252 m)
Coordinates	51.0768°, 12.9073°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Saxony
Average Temperature	51°F (11°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall	45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,190

About Geringswalde

Geringswalde is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 5,125. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Geringswalde is $28,190, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: Geringswalde vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,190
	62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Geringswalde is $67,200, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $336 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,050 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$67,200
	76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$336
	71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	54.6%
Owner-Occupied	54.6%
Renter-Occupied	45.4%
Housing Units	2,050

Property Tax

Climate in Geringswalde

Geringswalde has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.5°C / 33°F	-1.9° / 2.9°	40.6
Feb	1.5°C / 35°F	-1.3° / 4.3°	30.1
Mar	4.7°C / 40°F	1.1° / 8.3°	38.0
Apr	9.8°C / 50°F	5.1° / 14.5°	31.3
May	13.4°C / 56°F	8.4° / 18.3°	60.2
Jun	17.3°C / 63°F	12.3° / 22.3°	64.9
Jul	19.5°C / 67°F	14.4° / 24.6°	72.7
Aug	18.8°C / 66°F	14° / 23.7°	75.3
Sep	15°C / 59°F	10.8° / 19.2°	57.8
Oct	10.3°C / 51°F	6.8° / 13.8°	51.3
Nov	5.6°C / 42°F	3° / 8.3°	40.0
Dec	2.5°C / 37°F	0.2° / 4.8°	42.1

Geringswalde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below Germany avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	827 ft (252 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density	446/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0768°N, 12.9073°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above Germany avg

Snowfall 45.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	90 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	102 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	94 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	104 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	105 km
Apr 13, 1995	5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany	M3.8	66 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	107 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	105 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	102 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	104 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	102 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	102 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	102 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	103 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	86 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	102 km
Mar 29, 1991	5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia	M3.5	124 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	102 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	102 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in
February	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	62°F (16°C)	2.1 in
July	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in

Geringswalde has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Geringswalde

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Diesterwegschule	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Geringswalde

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits	—	AAC
Radio Zwickau	—	AAC
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht	erzgebirge, heimat	MP3 128 kbps
Saxnwelle	kölsch, maxis	MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio	electronic	AAC+ 64 kbps
DressFM (New Yorker Germany)	grunge	MP3
DJ Tekness	el, house	MP3
Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps)	bürgerradio, coloradio	MP3 320 kbps
DressFM (New Yorker Global)	ambient	MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL	—	AAC
Radio InPulz	—	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge	—	AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio	—	AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps)	chemnitz, freies radio	MP3
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7	bfr, bürgerradio	MP3
Radio UNiCC	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de	student radio (alternative rock pop mixed)	MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM)	bürgerradio, freies radio	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio	christmas	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Geringswalde

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bauernmuseum
Burg Kriebstein
DDR-Spielzeug Museum
Dentalhistorisches Museum
Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“
Esche-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Fluchtmuseum
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Gellert-Museum
Göschenhaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Fronfeste
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Karl Hans Janke
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Korbsammlung Schönbach
Kreismuseum Grimma
Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Lutherstube
Marianne Brandt Haus
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum Wassermühle Höfgen
Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Oflag IV-C
Pferdebahnmuseum
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum
Schanzenmühle
Schiffmühle
Schloss Ehrenberg
Schloss Rochlitz
Schloss Rochsburg
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Seigerturm
Seumehaus
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadt- und Museumshaus
Stadt- und Waagenmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Stiefelmuseum
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Tischlereimuseum
Tuchmacherhaus
Waldmuseum
Wilder Robert
Wilhelm-Ostwald-Museum
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zum Dorbochn

Libraries in Geringswalde

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Alte Aktienspinnerei		0.0
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein		0.0
Bibliothek Nerchau		0.0
Bibliothek Rochlitz		0.0
Bibliothek Wiederau		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990		0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990		0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau		0.0
Hochschulbibliothek		0.0
Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek		0.0
Patentinformationszentrum		0.0
Patentinformationszentrum		0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken		0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken		0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Geithain		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mügeln		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation		0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet		0.0
Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau		0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau		0.0

Farmers Markets in Geringswalde

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Wochenmarkt
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Restaurants in Geringswalde

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Aitzendorf

Gasthof Hundsnase

Karpfenschänke

Ratskeller

Sportlerheim

Wolfsschlucht

Cafes in Geringswalde

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Dietrich & Café

Castles in Geringswalde

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abschnittsbefestigung auf dem Ziegenberg

Altes Raubschloss (Hauskellerberg)

Gas Stations in Geringswalde

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SB-Tank

Banks in Geringswalde

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Mittelsachsen

Volksbank

Breweries in Geringswalde

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Richzenhain
Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf
Kräcker-Bräu GbR
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Nerchauer Brauhaus
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Geringswalde

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Geringswalde

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Vogtland Arena	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skiareál Klínovec	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skiareál Neklid	—	—	$0	—	—	—
u Lišáka	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skiareál Neklid	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skiareál Novako	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Geringswalde

35 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Leipzig/Halle Airport	LEJ	Large Airport
Holzdorf Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport	AOC	Medium Airport
Auerbach Airfield	—	Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Bitozeves Airfield	—	Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Březno u Chomutova Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Brodau Cropduster Strip	—	Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Chomutov Airfield	—	Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield	—	Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lukla Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip	—	Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield	—	Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ostrov Airfield	—	Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Renneritz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis Airport	IES	Small Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield	—	Small Airport
Taucha Airfield	—	Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zwochau Cropduster Strip	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Geringswalde

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Postagentur

Treatment Centers in Geringswalde

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
A. List
HYGIEIA
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Geringswalde

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Dorfkirche
Hermsdorfer Kirche
Martin-Luther-Kirche

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 Geringswalde

What is the population of Geringswalde?

Geringswalde has a population of 5,125 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Geringswalde expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,190, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,200 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $336 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Geringswalde?

Geringswalde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Geringswalde?

There are 200 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Geringswalde?

The median home value in Geringswalde is $67,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $336. The homeownership rate is 54.6%.

Nearby Cities

Gersdorf 1,307 pop · 2.8 mi Hartha 7,227 pop · 3.3 mi Waldheim 9,001 pop · 4.9 mi Erlau 3,638 pop · 4.9 mi Seelitz 2,114 pop · 4.9 mi Kriebstein 2,710 pop · 5.1 mi Rochlitz 6,847 pop · 5.1 mi Leisnig 6,968 pop · 5.6 mi Zschadrass 3,763 pop · 5.7 mi Colditz 8,374 pop · 5.8 mi Königsfeld 1,770 pop · 6.9 mi Mittweida 16,619 pop · 6.9 mi Wechselburg 2,223 pop · 7.7 mi Altmittweida 2,132 pop · 7.8 mi

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