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Görlitz, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Görlitz is a mid-size city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 57,751. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 57,751 |
| Population Density | 1,588 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1552°, 14.9885° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (940 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 30.9 inches (79 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,355 |
About Görlitz
Görlitz is a mid-size city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 57,751. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Görlitz vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,355 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,252 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,400 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $362 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 16.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 16.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Housing Units | 23,100 |
Property Tax
Climate in Görlitz
Görlitz has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 647 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1552°N, 14.9885°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Görlitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Görlitz
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostsachsen Care Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Innenstadt | - | - | - | - |
| Scultetus-Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Dietrich-Heise-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Schöpstal | - | - | - | - |
| Augustum-Annen-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| August Moritz Böttcher Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Rauschwalde | - | - | - | - |
| Förderzentrum "Mira Lobe" | - | - | - | - |
| Augustum-Annen-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Diesterwegschule | - | - | - | - |
| Freie evangelische Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Innenstadt Görlitz | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Waldorfschule „Jacob Böhme“ | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Königshufen | - | - | - | - |
| Joliot-Curie-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Weinhübel | - | - | - | - |
| DPFA-Regenbogen-Grundschule Görlitz | - | - | - | - |
| Semper Bildungswerk | - | - | - | - |
| Euro-Schulen-Organistation | - | - | - | - |
| 6. Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Melanchthon-Oberschule Görlitz | - | - | - | - |
| Nikolai Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsschulzentrum "Christoph-Lüders" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Görlitz
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cottbus | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OLaura | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Campusradio Leipzig | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Halle | pop, rock | MP3 152 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - TopHits | pop | AAC | |
| ARD Dolby Atmos Test | synth-pop | AAC 63 kbps | |
| Spitzkunnersdorfer Dancewelle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg | 80er, 90er | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Landeskrone | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hochschule Merseburg | neoclassical | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Görlitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgermuseum Reichenbach | ||||
| Bagger 1452 - SRS 1200 | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil I | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil II | ||||
| Dom Kultury i Biblioteka | ||||
| Dorfmuseum des Heimatvereins Eckartsberg | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Markersdorf | ||||
| Erlichthofsiedlung | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Galeria Historii Lokalnej | ||||
| Granitabbaumuseum Königshainer Berge | ||||
| Heiliges Grab | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ostritz | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Historum | ||||
| Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus | ||||
| Luftfahrttechnisches Museum Rothenburg | ||||
| Městké muzeum Radnice | ||||
| Městké muzeum Špitálek | ||||
| Militärhistorisches Museum Neusorge | ||||
| Museum der Fotografie Görlitz | ||||
| Museum Dittelsdorf | ||||
| Museum Niesky | ||||
| Museum of Cultural History and the Upper Lusatian Scientific Library | ||||
| Muzeum Kresów Wschodnich | ||||
| Muzeum Łużyckie | ||||
| Muzeum Rolnicze Wsi | ||||
| Muzeum v podstávkovém domě | ||||
| Muzeum-Izba Podolska | ||||
| Retro Remiza Mikułowa | ||||
| Schlesisches Museum | ||||
| Schlossareal Königshain | ||||
| Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz | ||||
| Steinstock | ||||
| Tagebau Berzdorf – Berzdorfer See | ||||
| The Imperial Stronghold | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Vesnické Muzeum | ||||
| Völkerkundemuseum | ||||
| Wolfsmuseum | ||||
| Železniční muzeum |
Libraries in Görlitz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Miasta i Gminy w Węglińcu Filia w Starym Węglińcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Senckenberg Museums für Naturkunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reichenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Dolnośląskiej Biblioteki Pedagogicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia nr 1 Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| knihovna Habartice | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Frýdlant | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecní knihovna Černousy | 0.0 | |||||
| Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Görlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Niesky | 0.0 | |||||
| Umweltbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Görlitz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mały Rynek | |||||
| Marktplatz Hirschfelde | |||||
| Targ wiejski | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie | |||||
| Targowisko miejskie w Węglińcu | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Görlitz
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Görlitz
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Görlitz
27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Görlitz
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Görlitz
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Görlitz
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Görlitz
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Görlitz
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Görlitz
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Görlitz
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Görlitz
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Görlitz
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Görlitz
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Görlitz
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Görlitz
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Görlitz
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Görlitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Nieder Seifersdorf | ||||
| Eastsidebrew | ||||
| Landskron Brau-Manufaktur | ||||
| Sud Ost |
Stadiums & Teams in Görlitz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Görlitz
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stok narciarski Dolina Szczęścia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pietkiewiczówka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Szrenica Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Černá Říčka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Jizerský kopec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Mýtiny | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Dolní Dvůr | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanvaldský špičák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dvoračky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| skiareál U Čápa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Rejdice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Janova hora | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lyžařský vlek Stráň Čistá Voda | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aldrov - Prezidentský expres | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aldrov - Jizerka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aldrov - Jizerka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Strážné | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Luisino údolí | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Görlitz
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Český Dub Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Choteč Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Druzcov u Lípy ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horní Libchava Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horní Počáply Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hradčany Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jestřabí v Krkonoších ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Jičín Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jilemnice Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kněžmost Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Liberec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lomnice nad Popelkou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mnichovo Hradiště Airport | HRA | Small Airport |
| Mříčná Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polepy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Příchvoj u Jičína ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Ramŝ Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stará Paka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Štětí Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Studenec ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Třebihošť ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Vrchlabí Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Všeň Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vyskeř UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Görlitz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hermes Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Görlitz
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Georgshaus | ||
| HOY-REHA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Görlitz
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Christuskirche | |
| Church of Our Lady | |
| Cultural Centre Synagogue of Goerlitz | |
| Dreifaltigkeitskirche | |
| Evangelisch-Reformierte Gemeinde | |
| Filialkirche Sankt Hedwig | |
| Franziskanerkloster St. Johannes & Franziskus | |
| Heilig-Geist-Kirche | |
| Heilig-Kreuz-Kapelle | |
| Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche | |
| Hoffnungskirche | |
| Hoffnungskirchengemeinde | |
| Kapelle St. Carolus | |
| Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Kreuzkirche | |
| Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft Görlitz | |
| Luther Church | |
| Muslim-Zentrum Assalam |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Görlitz
83 places within 15 km
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- + 21 more
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- + 5 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Görlitz
What is the population of Görlitz?
Görlitz has a population of 57,751 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,588 people per square mile, spread across 36.4 square miles.
Is Görlitz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $362 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Görlitz?
Görlitz 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 69°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 30.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Görlitz?
There are 2,252 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Görlitz?
The median home value in Görlitz is $72,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $362. The homeownership rate is 16.6%.