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Lichte, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Lichte is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 1,906. Elevation: 2,267 ft (691 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lichte
The Lichte (Thuringia) station German: Bahnhof Lichte (Thüringen) was a Deutsche Reichsbahn station in the Thuringian municipality of Lichte in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. The station is elevated 623 m above Sea Level.
People
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| Population | 1,906 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5177°, 11.1848° |
| 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 Lichte
Lichte is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 1,906. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 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.
Income: Lichte vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,043 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 74 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,800 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $389 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 52.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.5% |
| Housing Units | 762 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lichte
Lichte 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.
Temperature
| 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 | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5177°N, 11.1848°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in |
Lichte has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.5").
Radio Stations near Lichte
31 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 | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plassenburg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle | - | AAC | |
| Deep House Sounds | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| LandesWelle Deutsch | german pop, pop | AAC | |
| radio TOP 40 - Charts | hits, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle | - | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle | - | AAC | |
| CreativeRadio Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle | - | AAC | |
| 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 Lichte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung | ||||
| Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg | ||||
| Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg | ||||
| Bildungsstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Burg Lauenstein | ||||
| DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Teddybären Museum | ||||
| Die Alte Weihnachtsfabrik | ||||
| Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube | ||||
| Ehem. Schraubenfabrik | ||||
| Elektro- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH | ||||
| Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum | ||||
| Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas | ||||
| Franz-Itting-Museum | ||||
| Friedrich-Fröbel-Museum | ||||
| Friedrich-Rückert-Gedächtnisstätte | ||||
| Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg | ||||
| Galerie im Handwerkerhof | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Heinersdorf / Welitsch | ||||
| Geißlerhaus | ||||
| Goldmuseum | ||||
| Grottoneum | ||||
| Haus der Natur | ||||
| Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Oehrenstock | ||||
| Heinse-Haus | ||||
| Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium | ||||
| Historisches Glasapparatemuseum | ||||
| Kaisersaalgebäude | ||||
| Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer | ||||
| Kulturfabrik | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Porzellanmuseum | ||||
| Profanierte Marienkapelle | ||||
| Rococo en miniature | ||||
| Rotschnabelnest | ||||
| Schaudenkmal Gasmaschinenzentrale | ||||
| Schiefermuseum | ||||
| Schiefermuseum Steinach | ||||
| Schildkröt Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schillerhaus | ||||
| Schloss Wespenstein | ||||
| Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum | ||||
| SOMSO-Museum | ||||
| Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster | ||||
| Technisches Denkmal Thüringischer Schieferpark Lehesten – Staatsbruch | ||||
| Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel | ||||
| Thüringer Bauernhäuser | ||||
| Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg | ||||
| Wilderermuseum |
Libraries in Lichte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek im Alten Torhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Judenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Heinrich-Schaumberger-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Blankenburg | 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 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lichte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bürgerplatz |
Cafes in Lichte
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lichte
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lichte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker-Bräu | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Gessner | ||||
| Rolschter Brauhaus | ||||
| Watzdorfer Traditions- und Spezialitätenbrauerei GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Lichte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lichte
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lichte
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 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 |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide 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 |
| Tröstau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lichte
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lichte
What is the population of Lichte?
Lichte has a population of 1,906 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles.
Is Lichte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,043, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $389 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lichte?
Lichte 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 Lichte?
There are 74 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lichte?
The median home value in Lichte is $77,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $389. The homeownership rate is 52.5%.