Lauscha, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Lauscha is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 4,104. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

4,104 Population 63/sq mi density

2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

49.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$28,043 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,043 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$71,000 home value, $355/mo rent

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About Lauscha

Lauscha is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km north of Sonneberg, and 24 km southwest of Saalfeld. Lauscha is known for its glassblowing, especially for Christmas tree decorations like baubles.

People

Population4,104

Density63/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,043

Housing

A+

Home Value$71,000

Rent$355

Ownership68.8%

Housing Units1,642

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain49.8 in/yr

Sunny Days192/yr

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)

Population	4,104
Population Density	63 / sq mi
Elevation	2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates	50.4769°, 11.1596°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Thuringia
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall	57.3 inches (146 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,043

About Lauscha

Lauscha is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 4,104. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lauscha is $28,043, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Lauscha vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income	$28,043
	63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lauscha is $71,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $355 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,642 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$71,000
	75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$355
	69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	68.8%
Owner-Occupied	68.8%
Renter-Occupied	31.2%
Housing Units	1,642

Property Tax

Climate in Lauscha

Lauscha has an average annual temperature of 6.2°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1157 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-2.5°C / 28°F	-4.5° / -0.5°	117.5
Feb	-1.8°C / 29°F	-4.2° / 0.5°	91.2
Mar	1.3°C / 34°F	-1.6° / 4.3°	91.0
Apr	6°C / 43°F	2.1° / 9.8°	63.3
May	10°C / 50°F	6° / 14.1°	86.2
Jun	13.3°C / 56°F	9.2° / 17.4°	84.2
Jul	15.4°C / 60°F	11.3° / 19.5°	119.7
Aug	15.3°C / 60°F	11.3° / 19.3°	87.2
Sep	11.1°C / 52°F	7.7° / 14.5°	89.7
Oct	6.5°C / 44°F	3.8° / 9.2°	96.7
Nov	1.8°C / 35°F	-0.3° / 3.8°	100.0
Dec	-1.6°C / 29°F	-3.5° / 0.4°	129.8

Lauscha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below Germany avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,083 ft (635 m)
Area	65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4769°N, 11.1596°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above Germany avg

Snowfall 57.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	101 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	100 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	89 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	93 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	100 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	92 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	100 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	94 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	100 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	85 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	100 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	100 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	75 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	81 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	100 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	100 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	100 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	100 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	77 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.3 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.1 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	3.1 in
September	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	4.0 in	Wettest

Lauscha has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Lauscha

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Berufsfachschule Glas Lauscha	-	-	-	-
Grundschule Lauscha	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Lauscha

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Eins	adult contemporary, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen	german pop, news	AAC
Radio Mainwelle 104.3	news	MP3 128 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO	chillout, chillout+lounge	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plassenburg	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt	bernd das brot, bürgerradio	MP3 160 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen	hits, ilmenau	AAC 102 kbps
Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen	60s, 70s	AAC 102 kbps
Radio HSF	campus radio	MP3
LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle	-	AAC
CreativeRadio Germany	-	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle	-	AAC
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen	apolda, arnstadt	AAC 102 kbps
Clubradio24	beats, club	MP3 128 kbps
Christmasradio24	christmas, christmas charts	MP3 128 kbps
Special-Radio	alternative, café	MP3 128 kbps
Zocker-FM	beats, charts	MP3 128 kbps
Chartradio24	chartbox, charts	MP3 128 kbps
Rockradio24	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGETUNES	chill, chill beats	MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lauscha

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung
Alte Schäferei
Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg
Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg
Bergmannskapelle
Bildungsstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze
Brauerei Schmitt
Burg Lauenstein
DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum
Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum
Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum
Deutsches Teddybären Museum
Dichtergedenkstätte Otto Ludwig
Die Alte Weihnachtsfabrik
Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube
Ehem. Schraubenfabrik
Elektro- und Heimatmuseum
ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH
Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum
Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas
Flößermuseum
Fränkische Galerie
Franz-Itting-Museum
Friedrich-Fröbel-Museum
Friedrich-Rückert-Gedächtnisstätte
Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg
Galerie im Handwerkerhof
Gedenkstätte Heinersdorf / Welitsch
Gedenkstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze, Grenzübergangsstelle Eisfeld-Rottenbach
Geißlerhaus
Glas in Ilmenau
Goethemuseum
Goldmuseum
Grottoneum
Haus der Natur
Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer"
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Oehrenstock
Heimatstube Podersam-Jechnitz
Heinse-Haus
Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium
Historisches Glasapparatemuseum
Ilmenauer Porzellantradition e.V.
Kaisersaalgebäude
Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer
Kulturfabrik
Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg
Mechanisches Spielzeug
Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel
Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512
Modellbau- und Technikmuseum
Murmelmuseum
Museum am Rennsteig
Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie
Museum für Glaskunst
Museum für Kloster-, Forst- und Jagdgeschichte
Museumsshop
Musikautomatensammlung Eger
Naturhistorisches Museum Rudolstadt
Naturkundemuseum
Porzellanmuseum
Profanierte Marienkapelle
Rennsteigmuseum
Rococo en miniature
Rotschnabelnest
Schaubergwerk Volle Rose
Schiefermuseum
Schiefermuseum Steinach
Schildkröt Puppenmuseum
Schillerhaus
Schlittenaustellung
Schlittenscheune
Schloss Wespenstein
Schloßmuseum
Schützenmuseum und Sammlung Herzoglicher Kunstbesitze
Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum
SOMSO-Museum
Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren
Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster
Synagoge
Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel
Thüringer Bauernhäuser
Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg
Wilderermuseum

Libraries in Lauscha

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek im Alten Torhaus		0.0
Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach		0.0
Bibliothek Judenbach		0.0
Büchertreff		0.0
Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte		0.0
Heinrich-Schaumberger-Bibliothek		0.0
Kreisbibliothek		0.0
Landesbibliothek Coburg		0.0
Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH		0.0
Phantopia		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Blankenburg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rudolstadt		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sonneberg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Steinach		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei Coburg		0.0
Universitätsbibliothek		0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V.		0.0

Farmers Markets in Lauscha

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bauernmarkt
Bürgerplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Ilmenau

Hotels in Lauscha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Beck

Restaurants in Lauscha

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof "Gollo"

Gasthof Brandt

Klause

Restaurant & Café Glaszentrum

Restaurant Bürgerstuben Lauscha

Waldstüble

Zur Pappel

Cafes in Lauscha

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Eiszapfen

Veterinaries in Lauscha

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Ebert

Train Stations in Lauscha

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ernstthal am Rennsteig

Lauscha (Thür)

Banks in Lauscha

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Breweries in Lauscha

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Anker-Bräu
Brauerei Schmitt
Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht
Franken Bräu
Privatbrauerei Gessner
Rolschter Brauhaus
Watzdorfer Traditions- und Spezialitätenbrauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Lauscha

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Lauscha

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Deesbach	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Lauscha

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Erfurt-Weimar Airport	ERF	Large Airport
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Bayreuth Airport	BYU	Medium Airport
Eisenach-Kindel Airport	EIB	Medium Airport
Hof-Plauen Airport	HOQ	Medium Airport
Altenbeuthen UL	-	Small Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Berka Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Bibra Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Königshofen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Langensalza Airfield	-	Small Airport
Burg Feuerstein Airport	URD	Small Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield	-	Small Airport
Crawinkel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dolmar Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Friesener Warte Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gotha-Ost Airfield	-	Small Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jena-Schöngleina Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kronach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mühlhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Niederwillingen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ottengrüner Heide Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pennewitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield	-	Small Airport
Titschendorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Westhausen Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Zell-Haidberg Airfield	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lauscha

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lauscha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Stadtkirche Lauscha

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 Lauscha

What is the population of Lauscha?

Lauscha has a population of 4,104 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles.

Is Lauscha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,043, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $355 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lauscha?

Lauscha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lauscha?

There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lauscha?

The median home value in Lauscha is $71,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $355. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.

Nearby Cities

Neuhaus am Rennweg 6,485 pop · 2.5 mi Lichte 1,906 pop · 3.0 mi Steinach 4,729 pop · 3.1 mi Steinheid 1,311 pop · 3.5 mi Tettau 2,516 pop · 4.4 mi Schmiedefeld 1,218 pop · 4.6 mi Mengersgereuth-Hämmern 2,972 pop · 5.8 mi Judenbach 2,730 pop · 6.2 mi Katzhütte 2,207 pop · 7.0 mi Meuselbach 1,373 pop · 7.2 mi Oberweißbach 1,653 pop · 7.3 mi Sonneberg 23,908 pop · 8.2 mi Schalkau 3,367 pop · 8.8 mi Masserberg 2,828 pop · 8.8 mi

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