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Großschönau, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Großschönau is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 6,571. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Großschönau
Großschönau is a municipality in the district Görlitz, in Saxony, Germany located in the cross-border region with the Czech Republic. It used to be a famous Upper Lusatian center of Damask fabric production until the end of the 1980s. Since then it has turned into an area of tourism.
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| Population | 6,571 |
| Population Density | 535 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9000°, 14.6833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.2 inches (140 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,355 |
About Großschönau
Großschönau is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 6,571. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Großschönau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,355 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $61,400 |
| 78% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $307 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,628 |
Property Tax
Climate in Großschönau
Großschönau has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9000°N, 14.6833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
Großschönau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Großschönau
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pestalozzi-Oberschule Großschönau | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzi-Grundschule Großschönau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Großschönau
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signál Rádio (CZ) | oldies, pop | MP3 | |
| OLaura | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Campusradio Leipzig | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Halle | pop, rock | MP3 152 kbps | |
| ARD Dolby Atmos Test | synth-pop | AAC 63 kbps | |
| Spitzkunnersdorfer Dancewelle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fonlord (CZ) | ai art, black metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg | 80er, 90er | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Landeskrone | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bautzen | dance, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Großschönau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgermuseum Reichenbach | ||||
| Ajeto Art Glass | ||||
| Alte Weberstube | ||||
| Archeologické muzeum Šatlava v České Lípě | ||||
| Burg Oybin | ||||
| Centrum textilního tisku | ||||
| Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum des Heimatvereins Eckartsberg | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Markersdorf | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum AG Grubenbahn | ||||
| Geologická mapa | ||||
| Hasičské muzeum | ||||
| Heimat- & Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Humboldtmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ostritz | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Hornické mini muzeum UD Hamr | ||||
| Kaffeemuseum | ||||
| Karasek-Museum | ||||
| Kfz- und Technik-Museum | ||||
| Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Franziskanerkloster | ||||
| Märchengarten | ||||
| Maschinenhaus | ||||
| Městské muzeum | ||||
| Městské muzeum | ||||
| Modelleisenbahn | ||||
| Motorrad-Veteranen und Technik-Museum | ||||
| Museum Dittelsdorf | ||||
| Muzeum betlémů | ||||
| Muzeum betlémů a hraček | ||||
| Muzeum Doubice | ||||
| Muzeum Rumburk | ||||
| Muzeum vystěhovalectví do Brazílie | ||||
| Niedermühle | ||||
| Oberlausitzer Miniwelt | ||||
| Oybiner Märchenspiele | ||||
| Reiterhaus | ||||
| Schmalspurbahn Museum | ||||
| Schunkelhäusel | ||||
| Sklářské muzeum | ||||
| Sklářské muzeum Nový Bor | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| štola Jana Evangelisty | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Uhrenhof | ||||
| Vlastivědné muzeum a galerie | ||||
| Völkerkundemuseum | ||||
| Volkskunde- und Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Weberstube | ||||
| Wetterstudio Ost - "Zittauer Gebirge" | ||||
| železniční expozice |
Libraries in Großschönau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Cunewalde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reichenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Christian-Weise-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Grenzlandbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus des Gastes | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Jiříkov | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Nový Bor | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Pobočka Lada | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Rumburk | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecní knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecní knihovna Svojkov | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Umweltbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Großschönau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marktplatz Hirschfelde | |||||
| Marktplatz Hochwaldstraße | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt/Frischemarkt |
Restaurants in Großschönau
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Großschönau
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Großschönau
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Großschönau
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Großschönau
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Großschönau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Großschönau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergquell-Brauerei | ||||
| Cunewalder ProBier-Werkstatt | ||||
| Eastsidebrew | ||||
| Pivovar Kocour | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Eibau |
Stadiums & Teams in Großschönau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Großschönau
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiareál Rejdice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| skiareál U Čápa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanvaldský špičák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Jizerský kopec | 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 Černá Říčka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Großschönau
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kostomlaty Airstrip | - | Medium Airport |
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Vodochody Airport | VOD | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bezno Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Borek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Český Dub Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Druzcov u Lípy ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Dušníky Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horní Libchava Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horní Počáply Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hradčany Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jičín Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kněžice u Jičína Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kněžmost Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kozojedy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Křinec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Krpy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Liban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Liberec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lomnice nad Popelkou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loučeň Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milovice UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mladá Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mladá Boleslav Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mnichovo Hradiště Airport | HRA | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nymburk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Panensky Tynec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poděbrady Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Polepy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Příchvoj u Jičína ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Radovesice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ramŝ Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roudnice nad Labem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sazená Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slaný Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Großschönau
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Oberes Schloss | ||
| RehaSalus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Großschönau
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Emmauskirche |
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What is the population of Großschönau?
Großschönau has a population of 6,571 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 535 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.
Is Großschönau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $61,400 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $307 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Großschönau?
Großschönau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Großschönau?
There are 256 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Großschönau?
The median home value in Großschönau is $61,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $307. The homeownership rate is 55.8%.