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Gößnitz, Germany
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Gößnitz is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 4,104. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gößnitz
Gößnitz is a town in the Altenburger Land district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Pleiße, 12 km south of Altenburg, and 20 km northwest of Zwickau.
Gößnitz received its town charter in 1718.
It is known for the railroad junction of the Leipzig-Hof railway connection and the Central-Germany connection and its station prides itself having Europe's longest platform, as well as the Gößnitz Open-Air. The town's greatest prosperity was at the time of industrialization; Hence Viktor Grimm's representative malt factory from 1889 still characterizes the cityscape.
People
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| Population | 4,104 |
| Population Density | 388 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8890°, 12.4329° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,650 |
About Gößnitz
Gößnitz is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 4,104. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Gößnitz vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,650 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 160 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,600 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $373 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,642 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gößnitz
Gößnitz has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8890°N, 12.4329°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Gößnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.4").
Schools in Gößnitz
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulzentrum Gössnitz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gößnitz
66 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN – Das Radio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Ostthüringen | altenburg, gera | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Saalewelle | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio OKJ | bürgerradio, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Saalewelle Schlager | blackscan, blk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saalewelle | blackscan, blk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| Leipziger allerlei | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | - | MP3 | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC |
Museums in Gößnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Stall | ||||
| August Horch Museum | ||||
| Bauernhof | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Brandschutzkabinett | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Burg Gnandstein | ||||
| Das kleinste Museum der Region | ||||
| Deutsches Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschule | ||||
| Eisenmühle | ||||
| Eishaus | ||||
| Feldscheune | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz Außengelände | ||||
| Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau | ||||
| Galerie am Domhof | ||||
| Galerie des Museums der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Ganzmetall-Trafoturm Meinersdorf | ||||
| Härtelhaus | ||||
| Haus der Entdecker | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatverein eV Braunichswalde | ||||
| Herrrenhaus | ||||
| Historische Bäckerei | ||||
| Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW | ||||
| Hofmannsche Sammlung | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| INFODOK & Galerie am Markt | ||||
| Jahrmaktsbudenhaus | ||||
| Knopf- und Regionalmuseum Schmölln | ||||
| Knopfmuseum | ||||
| Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein | ||||
| Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach | ||||
| Landarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Lindenau-Museum | ||||
| Mauritianum | ||||
| Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett | ||||
| Mining Museum Reinsdorf | ||||
| Modellbahnwelt Waldenburg | ||||
| Museum Burg Posterstein | ||||
| Museum Burg Schönfels | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Museum im Oberen Schloss | ||||
| Museum und Schauwerkstatt im Unteren Schloss | ||||
| Naturalienkabinett und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Neuer Stall | ||||
| Oldtimer- und Technikverein Fockendorf | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Papiermuseum Fockendorf | ||||
| Pfarrgehöft | ||||
| Priesterhäuser Zwickau | ||||
| Quellenhof | ||||
| Rittergutsförsterei | ||||
| Robert-Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Schaubergwerk | ||||
| Scheune | ||||
| Schloss- und Spielkartenmuseum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schnapsmuseum - "Die Geschichte des Alkohols" | ||||
| Schwind-Pavillon | ||||
| Sommerpalais | ||||
| Stadt- und Dampfmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Stein Castle | ||||
| Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis | ||||
| Technikpark Schacht 407 | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Traktormuseum Wyhra | ||||
| Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau | ||||
| Wassermühle Gospersgrün | ||||
| Wohngebäude | ||||
| Würchwitzer Milbenkäse Manufaktur | ||||
| Zisterziensernonnenkloster |
Libraries in Gößnitz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek BA Glauchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reinsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bürgerhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Altenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Borna | 0.0 | |||||
| medizinische Fachbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Greiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Crimmitschau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Frohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Gößnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lucka | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meuselwitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schmölln | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gößnitz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Hofladen | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Neustadt | |||||
| Planitzer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altenburg |
Restaurants in Gößnitz
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gößnitz
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gößnitz
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gößnitz
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gößnitz
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gößnitz
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gößnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Vielau | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Kevin Brewery | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kohrener Land Bräu | ||||
| Kräcker-Bräu GbR | ||||
| Mauritius Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Vereinsbrauerei Greiz |
Stadiums & Teams in Gößnitz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gößnitz
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Plešivec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Náprava | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Klínovec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| u Lišáka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gößnitz
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Gößnitz
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik für Ambulante Rehabilitation |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gößnitz
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche | |
| St. Johannes | |
| Stadtkirche St. Annen |
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What is the population of Gößnitz?
Gößnitz has a population of 4,104 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.
Is Gößnitz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,650, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,600 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $373 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 Gößnitz?
Gößnitz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gößnitz?
There are 160 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gößnitz?
The median home value in Gößnitz is $74,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $373. The homeownership rate is 42.2%.