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Lauf, Germany
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
Lauf is a small town in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 3,973. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lauf
Lauf is a municipality in the district of Ortenau in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 3,973 |
| Population Density | 88 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.6500°, 8.1333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Baden-Wurttemberg |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.9 inches (1,597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,643 |
About Lauf
Lauf is a small town in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 3,973. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Lauf vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,643 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 155 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $92,000 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $460 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,589 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lauf
Lauf has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2000 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 45.4 sq mi (117.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6500°N, 8.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Lauf has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Lauf
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuwindeck-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Schlossbergschule Neusatz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lauf
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrock (FR) | rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schwarzwaldradio | 60er, 70er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWR dasding | ard, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWR Aktuell | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Alsace (FR) | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) | oldies | AAC | |
| Accent 4 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ROCK FM BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG | - | AAC | |
| Hitradio Ohr | - | AAC | |
| 4U 70s Flower (FR) | rock classic | MP3 | |
| Azur FM 68 - Colmar (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Azur FM 67 - Sélestat (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Die neue Welle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AlternativeFM | alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flower Power Radio | classic rock, decades | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Helle Welle | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Est FM (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Krawallradio | deutschrock, hardmetal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Elsass (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio En Construction (FR) | campus radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 1 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Querfunk Freies Radio Karlsruhe | alternative, indie | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Hitradio Ohr 90er | 90's | AAC | |
| Radio Judaïca Strasbourg (FR) | religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cine-melody (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lauf
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerheiligen | ||||
| Alte Trotte | ||||
| Altes Jagdhaus | ||||
| Archäologisches Landesmuseum BW, Außenstelle Rastatt | ||||
| Brahmshaus | ||||
| Brennerei-Museum | ||||
| Bürgerhaus Ottenhöfen | ||||
| Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum | ||||
| Durbacher Wein- u. Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Elektromuseum | ||||
| Erinnerungsstätte für die Freiheitsbewegungen in der deutschen Geschichte | ||||
| Fabergé-Museum | ||||
| Fassnachts-Marionetten-Ausstellung | ||||
| Flößerei- und Verkehrsmuseum | ||||
| Gallus Säge | ||||
| Glashütte Buhlbach | ||||
| Hauffs Märchen Museum Baiersbronn | ||||
| Haus Hund - Verein für Ortsgeschichte | ||||
| Haus Kast - Flößermuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Grimmelshausenmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum 's Eicher-Wilhelme Hus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Lichtenau "Hans-Michel-Hus" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mösbach | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mösbach | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Sandweier | ||||
| Hofmuseum | ||||
| Hohberger Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Ihringer Ölstampfe | ||||
| Illenau Arkaden Museum | ||||
| Kohlenmeiler | ||||
| Königshammer | ||||
| Kulturerbe Schwarzwaldhochstraße e.V. | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Gehrke-Remund | ||||
| LA8 - Museum für Kunst und Technik | ||||
| Mikwe | ||||
| Miniaturwelt | ||||
| Moscherosch-Ausstellung im Rathaus | ||||
| Mühlenhaus | ||||
| Murgtal-Museum | ||||
| Musée de l'Abri | ||||
| Musée de la Batellerie | ||||
| Musée de la Passe à Poisson de Gambsheim Rheinau | ||||
| Musée de la Poterie | ||||
| Museum Frieder Burda | ||||
| Museum für Rheinschifffahrt und Heimatkunde | ||||
| Museum Geiserschmiede | ||||
| Museum Haus Löwenberg | ||||
| Muße-Literaturmuseum | ||||
| Narrenmuseum | ||||
| Nationalparkzentrum | ||||
| Ökonomiegebäude | ||||
| Ölmühle | ||||
| Puppen- und Spielzeugmusem | ||||
| Rebland Museum | ||||
| Renchtäler Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Riedmuseum Ottersdorf | ||||
| Ritterhaus-Museum | ||||
| Rohrhirschmühle | ||||
| Römische Badruinen | ||||
| Schifffahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Favorite | ||||
| Schloss Rastatt | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Sensen- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Simplicissimus-Haus | ||||
| Staatliche Kunsthalle | ||||
| Stadtgeschichtliche Ausstellung | ||||
| Stadtgeschichtliches Institut Schloss Waldsteg | ||||
| Stadtmühle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Bühl | ||||
| Taglöhnerhaus | ||||
| TEMOpolis | ||||
| Toccarion Kinder-Musik-Welt | ||||
| Toni-Merz-Museum | ||||
| Turenne-Museum | ||||
| Unimog-Museum | ||||
| Wehrgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Wehrgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Westwall-Bunker |
Libraries in Lauf
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque départementale de Betschdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Oppenau | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde– und Jugendbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindezentrum Hl. Dreifaltigkeit | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschule Offenburg - Bibliothek Gengenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Iffothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei im Pfarrsaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirchliche Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB | 0.0 | |||||
| Lender-Gymnasium - Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Bühl | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Achern | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Baden-Baden | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Rastatt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Rheinau | 0.0 | |||||
| Theresienhaus | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lauf
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt Gengenbach | |||||
| Bernhardusplatz | |||||
| La Halle de Marché | |||||
| Markthalle Rheinau | |||||
| Marktplatz (Wochenmarkt Gaggenau) | |||||
| Rappenplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Achern | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Augustaplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bühl | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Klosterplatz Lichtental | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Oppenau | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Rastatt |
Hotels in Lauf
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lauf
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lauf
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lauf
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lauf
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lauf
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lauf
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Bahnhof Malsch | ||||
| Brauerei Franz | ||||
| Brauwerk Baden | ||||
| Engel | ||||
| Familienbrauerei Bauhöfer | ||||
| Hopfenschlingel |
Stadiums & Teams in Lauf
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lauf
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalte Herberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adlerschanzen Schönwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skistadion Kniebis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hundseck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Mehliskopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lauf
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | Large Airport |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | Large Airport |
| Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Lahr Airport | LHA | Medium Airport |
| Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baden-Oos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bösingen-Dunningen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bremgarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bruchsal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bruchsal dropzone | - | Small Airport |
| Deckenpfronn-Egelsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace | - | Small Airport |
| Eutingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Lachen-Speyerdorf | - | Small Airport |
| Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haguenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haiterbach-Nagold Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hangensteiner Hof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haßloch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herrenteich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hockenheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kehl-Sundheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirchzarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klippeneck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landau-Ebenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Linkenheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malsch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Musbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Offenburg-Baden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rastatt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheinstetten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rottweil-Zepfenhan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salmbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saverne Steinbourg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwann-Conweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schweighofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwenningen am Neckar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Söller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Speyer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sulz am Neckar UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lauf
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post |
Treatment Centers in Lauf
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BDH-Therapiezentrum Ortenau | ||
| Erste Schritte Gesundheitszentrum | ||
| MediClin Staufenburg Klinik | ||
| Praxis für Physikalische und Rehabilitative Medizin Alexander Tanskij | ||
| Reha-Fachklinik Haus Renchtal | ||
| Rehaklinik Klausenbach |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lauf
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapelle St. Maximin | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen (Sekte) | |
| Lourdes Grotte | |
| St Leonhard | |
| St. Karl Borromäus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lauf
What is the population of Lauf?
Lauf has a population of 3,973 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles.
Is Lauf expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,643, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lauf?
Lauf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lauf?
There are 155 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lauf?
The median home value in Lauf is $92,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460. The homeownership rate is 69.9%.