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Hohenschwangau, Germany
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Hohenschwangau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 2,648 ft (807 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, and was the childhood residence of his son, King Ludwig II of Bavaria. It is located in the German village of Hohenschwangau near the town of Füssen, part of the county of Ostallgäu in southwestern Bavaria, Germany, very close to the border with Austria.
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| Population | 1,000 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5563°, 10.7409° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 163.9 inches (416 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,946 |
About Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Hohenschwangau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,946 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,200 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $551 |
| 53% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 50.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.3% |
| Housing Units | 400 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hohenschwangau
Hohenschwangau has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1267 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5563°N, 10.7409°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Hohenschwangau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in Hohenschwangau
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium mit Schülerheim Hohenschwangau | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hohenschwangau
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Alpenwelle | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Horeb (127 kbps) | catholic, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Horeb (32 kbps) | catholic, christian | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Oberland | 80s, 90s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AllgäuHIT | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Handwerker Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Maretimo Chill Radio | chill out | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Welle Landsberg | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hohenschwangau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgäuer Steinerlebniswelt | ||||
| Auerbergmuseum | ||||
| Ausstellung im Bahnhofsgebäude | ||||
| BAHNORAMA anno 1926 | ||||
| Bläsis-Mühle Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Burgenmuseum Eisenberg | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Ehrwalder Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Allgäu | ||||
| Erlebnisimkerei | ||||
| Fasnachtsmuseum | ||||
| Faszination Erlebnismuseum Zugspitze | ||||
| Felixé Mina`s Haus | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Schwangau | ||||
| Flößermuseum Lechbruck | ||||
| Flugzeugmuseum Hangar SW | ||||
| Grünes Haus | ||||
| Hammerschmiede | ||||
| Hartmannhaus | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseeum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Seeg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Tannheim | ||||
| Heumuseum Pfrontener Wiesheustadel | ||||
| Kamera Museum Steingaden | ||||
| Klostermuseum im Pfarrhof | ||||
| Krippengalerie | ||||
| Künstlerhaus | ||||
| Museum der bayerischen Könige | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Füssen | ||||
| Museum Falkenstein | ||||
| Museum im Klösterle | ||||
| Museum of the Bavarian Kings | ||||
| Museumsstadl | ||||
| Naturausstellung Der letzte Wilde | ||||
| Ostereier-Museum | ||||
| Römerbad Marktoberdorf | ||||
| Skimuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Walderlebniszentrum Ziegelwies | ||||
| Wallfahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Zunftmuseum |
Libraries in Hohenschwangau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Breitenwang | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei im Heimathaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Rettenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Reutte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei und Dorfmuseum | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei - Rieden am Forggensee | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Schwangau | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Tannheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Vils | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei Seeg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliotek Füssen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Martoberdorf | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hohenschwangau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt Füssen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Marktoberdorf |
Hotels in Hohenschwangau
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hohenschwangau
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hohenschwangau
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hohenschwangau
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hohenschwangau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgäuer Brauhaus | ||||
| Bären Bier | ||||
| Brauerei Falkenstein | ||||
| Brauerei Memminger | ||||
| Kössel Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Hohenschwangau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hohenschwangau
96 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Garmisch-Classic Skiarea | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski resort Zugspitze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Berwang | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nebelhorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lermoos - Grubigstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Söllereck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schollenwiesenlift Höfen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ehrwalder Almbahn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mühlberg Scharnitz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Familienskipark Stanzach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biberwier - Marienberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ifen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fellhorn/Kanzelwand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Beuerberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wengen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sulzberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ellegglifte – Faistenoy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Steckenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Buron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilifte Thaler Höhe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski lift Schwärzenbach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skizentrum Pfronten | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Immenstadt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hinterstaufen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spieserlifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hindelang Oberjoch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Füssener Jöchle-Grän | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ofterschwang/Gunzesried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Olympiaschanzen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hahnenkamm Höfen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eckbauer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stubaier Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serlesbahnen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rotecklift / Tobadill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sonnenkopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sonnenbergbahn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krößbach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kappl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| See | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stubai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fendels | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Venet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mathon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ischgl-Samnaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Galtür | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rifflsee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sölden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pitztaler Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Silvretta-Bielerhöhe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rosskopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obergurgl-Hochgurgl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nauders am Reschenpass | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kaunertaler Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seefeld - Rosshütte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tallifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nordkette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Knittellifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jöchelspitze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bungerloch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gföllberglift | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bergisel Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rangger Köpfl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kühtai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochoetz-Kühtai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochoetz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Patscherkofel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sonnenberglift in Gries | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Galtwiesenlift | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Axamer Lizum | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Arlberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochzeiger | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Flirsch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schlick 2000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hohenschwangau
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck Airport | INN | Large Airport |
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | FMM | Large Airport |
| Lechfeld Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | OBF | Medium Airport |
| Agathazell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altenstadt Army Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altstetten Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Antdorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen (Nord) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Benediktbeuern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Volo Trens | — | Small Airport |
| Dachau-Gröbenried Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Füssen Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Geratshof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Illertissen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Isny Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Jesenwang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kaufbeuren Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kempten-Durach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Königsdorf Gliding Center | — | Small Airport |
| Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ohlstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paterzell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peißenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peiting Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reutte-Höfen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwabmünchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Starnberg-Landstetten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sterzing / Vipiteno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tannheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thannhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weißenhorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hohenschwangau
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee | Cultural | 2025 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hohenschwangau
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christkönigskapelle | |
| Ort der Besinnung |
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What is the population of Hohenschwangau?
Hohenschwangau has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.
Is Hohenschwangau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,946, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $551 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hohenschwangau?
Hohenschwangau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches, with 163.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hohenschwangau?
There are 39 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hohenschwangau?
The median home value in Hohenschwangau is $110,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $551. The homeownership rate is 50.7%.