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Grafenau, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Grafenau is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 8,870. Elevation: 1,982 ft (604 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,870 Population 304/sq mi density
1,982 ft Elevation 604 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,779 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,779 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $385/mo rent

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About Grafenau

Grafenau

Grafenau is a town in the Freyung-Grafenau district, in Bavaria, Germany. 32 km north of Passau, the town is situated in the Bavarian Forest and is the base of the Bavarian Forest National Park Authority. Grafenau is a holiday destination with a variety of kinds of accommodation from self-catering apartments to a "holiday village".

People

Population8,870
Density304/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,779

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,000
Rent$385
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units3,548

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Population8,870
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Coordinates48.8577°, 13.3974°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,232 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.9 inches (53 cm)
Median Household Income$29,779

About Grafenau

Grafenau is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 8,870. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet (604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Grafenau is $29,779, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 346 business establishments.

Income: Grafenau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,779
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)346

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grafenau is $77,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $385 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,548 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,000
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$385
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units3,548

Property Tax

Climate in Grafenau

Grafenau has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.6°C / 29°F -4.7° / 1.6° 96.8
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -3.7° / 3.4° 88.9
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -0.7° / 7.6° 95.5
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.7° 53.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18° 99.1
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11° / 21.4° 108.9
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.4° / 22.6° 120.0
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.4° / 22.7° 102.8
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 8.7° / 18.1° 76.5
Oct 8.7°C / 48°F 4.6° / 12.8° 86.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 0.2° / 6.9° 77.6
Dec -0.5°C / 31°F -3.3° / 2.3° 95.3
Grafenau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Germany avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates48.8577°N, 13.3974°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2008.

Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 122 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 131 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 126 km
Jun 27, 1994 5 km E of Gosau, Austria M3.5 142 km
Jun 27, 1995 4 km ENE of Inzell, Germany M3.5 128 km
Mar 7, 1998 3 km SW of Reichraming, Austria M3.5 134 km
Mar 11, 2000 2 km ENE of Schönbach, Austria M3.4 130 km
May 12, 2000 5 km W of Ramsau, Germany M3.4 144 km
Feb 17, 1997 3 km SW of Windischgarsten, Austria M3.4 145 km
May 15, 1999 2 km N of Bad Reichenhall, Germany M3.3 129 km
Jun 25, 2000 2 km NE of Altaussee, Austria M3.2 137 km
Jun 22, 2008 4 km ESE of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.2 126 km
Jun 15, 2000 1 km NNW of Milín, Czechia M3.2 99 km
Jun 26, 1995 4 km WNW of Bad Reichenhall, Germany M3.2 131 km
May 2, 1999 5 km NNW of Altaussee, Austria M3.2 133 km
Mar 23, 2005 2 km SW of Bärnau, Germany M3.2 127 km
Dec 10, 1998 2 km NNW of Kirchberg ob der Donau, Austria M3.1 58 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km SE of ?ernošín, Czechia M3.1 109 km
Mar 31, 1999 3 km SSE of Molln, Austria M3.1 129 km
Oct 22, 1994 2 km ENE of Strobl, Austria M3.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.2 in

Grafenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Grafenau

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Probst-Seyberer Schule Grafenau
Staatliche Realschule Grafenau
Landgraf-Leuchtenberg-Gymnasium Grafenau
Altenpflegeakademie Bayerischer Wald
Reinhold-Koeppel-Grundschule
Probst-Seyberer-Mittelschule
Probst-Seyberer-Mittelschule
Schulzentrum Grafenau
Berufsschule;Berufsschule Schlag
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Radio Stations near Grafenau

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pirate Radio alternative, grunge MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio (AT) MP3
WebRadio Epigon (CZ) cz sk, czech rock MP3 128 kbps
Arberwaldradio folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grafenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Afrikamuseum
Am Goldenen Steig
Bauernhausmuseum Lindberg
Bauernmöbelmuseum
Computeum
Dinkel-Bier Museum
Emerenz Meier Haus
Freilichtmuseum Finsterau
Galerie Šumava
Geologická expozice
Glasmuseum Frauenau
Granitmuseum "Steinwelten"
Haus zur Wildnis
Hinterglaseum
Jagd Land Fluss - Museum im Schloss Wolfstein
Kaffeekannenmuseum
Liesl Karlstadt Mini-Musäum
Mineralien-Ausstellung
Modellbahnhaus Rocktäschl
Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald
Museumsschlösschen Theresienthal
Schnapsmuseum
Schnapsmuseum Spiegelau
Schnupftabak- und Stadtmuseum
Skulpturenpark und Galerie für Heinz Theuerjahr
Stálá expozice Kvildy a Bučiny
Steinbruchmuseum
TonYversum
Waldgeschichtliches Museum St. Oswald
Waldmuseum
Winterberger Heimatmuseum
Wolfsteiner Heimatmuseum

Libraries in Grafenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Windorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Hinterschmiding0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schöllnach0.0
Kreisbibliothek Freyung0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarrheim, Jugendheim und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Zwiesel0.0

Farmers Markets in Grafenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz

Hotels in Grafenau

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appartementhaus Beck
Das Reiners
Familotel Schreinerhof
Hotel Antoniushof
Hotel Sonnenhof Grafenau
Landhaus zur Ohe
Landhotel Postwirt
Pension Stöckholz
Schmugglerhof

Restaurants in Grafenau

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bel Monte
Bräustüberl
China Town
Das Reiners
Gasthaus zum Stausee
Kleblmühle
Knödelweber
Landgasthof Lusenblick
Landgasthof Scheichenzuber
Nicki's Freiraum
Orchidee
Peppo - Bar con Cucina
Quetsch
Restaurant Akropolis
Ristorante da Roberto
Waldler-Stüberl
zum Kellermann
zum Stodbärn

Cafes in Grafenau

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro
Café Bel Monte
Café Fox
Cafe Weber
Eis Center Esspresso Bar

Theatres in Grafenau

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bärena

Castles in Grafenau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Bärnstein

Zoos in Grafenau

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Privates Tiergelände (Bison)

Theme Parks in Grafenau

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bärenbob

Dentists in Grafenau

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayerwald Zahn
Bayerwaldzahn

Train Stations in Grafenau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grafenau

Bus Stations in Grafenau

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grafenau Busbahnhof/Bahnhof

Gas Stations in Grafenau

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Ludwig Baierer GdbR
Shell
Tanken Simmerl

Banks in Grafenau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Grafenau
VR GenoBank DonauWald eG

Breweries in Grafenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Apostelbräu
Lang Bräu
Minipivovar Kvilda
Penzion U Zlatého srnce Srní
Pivovar Lyer
Stangl
ThomasBräu

Stadiums & Teams in Grafenau

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Ski Resorts Near Grafenau

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schlossberg 0.0 $0
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 $0
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 $0
Hochficht-Böhmerwald 0.0 $0
Skiabfahrt Grainet 0.0 $0
Mitterdorf 0.0 $0
Skilift Kapellenberg 0.0 $0
Lyžařský areál Kobyla 0.0 $0
Skilift Riedlberg 0.0 $0
Großer Arber 0.0 $0
Debrník 0.0 $0
Hohenbogen 0.0 $0
Freizeitzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0
DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Grafenau

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altötting AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnbruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnschwang ULMSmall Airport
Aßberg ULSmall Airport
Cham-Janahof AirfieldSmall Airport
Deggendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Eferding AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggenfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsenthal Grafe AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz SonnenSmall Airport
Flugplatz UstingSmall Airport
Fürstenzell AirfieldSmall Airport
Hrabice airstripSmall Airport
Katovice AirstripSmall Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn AirfieldSmall Airport
Klatovy Josef Hubáč AirfieldSmall Airport
Litochovice u Strakonic AirstripSmall Airport
Napajedla AirfieldSmall Airport
Pfarrkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Písek UL AirstripSmall Airport
Prachatice AirfieldSmall Airport
Přešťovice u Strakonic AirstripSmall Airport
Rabi AirfieldSmall Airport
Ried-Kirchheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Schärding-Suben AirfieldSmall Airport
Staňkov AirfieldSmall Airport
Strakonice AirfieldSmall Airport
Vilshofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wels AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grafenau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL-( in Quelle-Agentur)

Treatment Centers in Grafenau

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik am Kurpark
Klinik am Kurpark
Kurzentrum Sonnenschein

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grafenau

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alte Holzkapelle
Ave Maria
Brudersbrunnkapelle
Dorfkapelle Liebersberg
Ev.-Luth. Christuskirche
Filialkirche Herz Jesu
Güttinger Kapelle
Kapelle
Königreichssaal der Zeugen Jehovas
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Mariä Unbefleckte Empfängnis
Schildertschlag
Spitalkirche Hl. Dreifaltigkeit

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 Grafenau

What is the population of Grafenau?

Grafenau has a population of 8,870 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 29.2 square miles.

Is Grafenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,779, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $385 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Grafenau?

Grafenau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grafenau?

There are 346 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grafenau?

The median home value in Grafenau is $77,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $385. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

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