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Lichtenfels, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Lichtenfels is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 21,336. Elevation: 863 ft (263 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
21,336 Population 283/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,219 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,219 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,336
Density283/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,219

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$411
Ownership58.5%
Housing Units8,534

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population21,336
Population Density283 / sq mi
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates50.1457°, 11.0593°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.4 inches (59 cm)
Median Household Income$30,219

About Lichtenfels

Lichtenfels is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 21,336. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lichtenfels is $30,219, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 832 business establishments.

Income: Lichtenfels vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,219
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)832

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lichtenfels is $82,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $411 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 58.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,534 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,200
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$411
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.5%
Owner-Occupied58.5%
Renter-Occupied41.5%
Housing Units8,534

Property Tax

Climate in Lichtenfels

Lichtenfels has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -2.4° / 2.5° 55.6
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -2.1° / 4.7° 46.2
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.7° / 9.6° 46.3
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 3.7° / 15° 37.4
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.4° 70.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22.1° 69.6
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.4° 76.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.5° 60.7
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.5° 54.3
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 5.7° / 13.8° 42.7
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 52.3
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.2° / 3.3° 73.6
Lichtenfels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area75.4 sq mi (195.3 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates50.1457°N, 11.0593°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above Germany avg
Snowfall 23.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 M4.9 138 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 103 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 95 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 101 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 96 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 103 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 88 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 93 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 96 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 103 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 80 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 103 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 103 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 103 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 103 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 93 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 103 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 103 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 67 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Lichtenfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Lichtenfels

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie - - - -
Berufsfachschule - - - -
Staatliche Berufsschule Lichtenfels - - - -
Private Wirtschaftsschule - - - -
Dr.-Roßbach-Grundschule - - - -
Grundschule Schney - - - -
Meranier-Gymnasium Lichtenfels - - - -
Dr.-Roßbach-Grundschue - - - -
Ivo-Hennemann-Grundschule - - - -
Herzog-Otto-Mittelschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lichtenfels

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Eins adult contemporary, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mainwelle 104.3 news MP3 128 kbps
Club FM MP3 192 kbit/s party, party hits MP3 192 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO chillout, chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Radio Plassenburg - MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen hits, ilmenau AAC 102 kbps
CreativeRadio Germany - MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr - MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGETUNES chill, chill beats MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lichtenfels

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung
Alte Schäferei
Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg
Baunacher Heimatmuseum
Beinhaus Baunach
Bildungsstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze
Cobbler Museum
Deutsches Korbmuseum
Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum
Deutsches Teddybären Museum
Die Alte Weihnachtsfabrik
Elektro- und Heimatmuseum
Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas
Ferdinand-Tietz-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fränkisches Fischereimuseum Bischberg
Friedensmuseum Meeder
Friedrich-Rückert-Gedächtnisstätte
Gärtner- und Häckermuseum
Gedenkstätte Heinersdorf / Welitsch
Gedenkstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze, Grenzübergangsstelle Eisfeld-Rottenbach
Heimat & Stadtmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Klosterlangheim
Jagd- und Fischereimuseum Schloss Tambach
Knoten Bamberg Infopunkt
Kunst & Museum Hollfeld
Kunstraum Kesselhaus
Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg
Mechanisches Spielzeug
Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie
Museum Kloster Banz
Museumsscheune
Museumsshop
Naturkundemuseum
NordJURA-Museum
Sammlung Fossilien des Jura
Schloßmuseum
Schul- und Spielzeugmuseum Hallstadt
Schützenmuseum und Sammlung Herzoglicher Kunstbesitze
SOMSO-Museum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Bad Staffelstein
Synagoge Altenkunstadt
Wittmann's Bierkrugmuseum

Libraries in Lichtenfels

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Judenbach0.0
Dorfbücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei Lichteneiche0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Baunach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Gundelsheim0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oberhaid0.0
Gemeindebücherei Sonnefeld0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Peter und Paul0.0
Heinrich-Schaumberger-Bibliothek0.0
KOMM0.0
Landesbibliothek Coburg0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek St.Markus0.0
Pfarr und Stadtbücherei0.0
St. Kilian0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sonneberg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Baunach0.0
Stadtbücherei Coburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Deutsches Haus0.0
Stadtbücherei Sankt Kilian0.0
Stadtbücherei St. Martin0.0
Stadtbücherei Zweigstelle St. Kunigund0.0
Universitätsbibliothek ERBA-Bibliothek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek TB 20.0
Universitätsbibliothek TB 30.0
Zweigstelle St. Heinrich der Stadtbücherei Bamberg0.0

Farmers Markets in Lichtenfels

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Bürgerplatz
Fachmarkt Gath & Gatherm
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Lichtenfels

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Krone
Stadthotel Lichtenfels

Restaurants in Lichtenfels

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 Fratelli
Asia Bistro Vietnam
Asia Restaurant Tri Ky
Asia-Chi-Thai
Brauereigaststätte Trunk
Cafe Moritz
Gasthaus Wallachei
Gasthof "Goldener Stern"
Gasthof Goldener Hirsch
Gasthof Maintal
Gasthof Müller
Gastwirtschaft Rauch
Kleins Hutorok - Internationale Küche und Sauna
Landgasthof Fischer
Namaste
Räucherstübla
Restaurant Dornröschen
Restaurant Plateia
Ristorante Pizzeria "La Nave"
Ristorante Rossini
Saporito ristorante pizzeria
Scheffelklause
Taste of Asia
Weinhaus Alter Fritz
Zum Dümpfelschöpfer

Cafes in Lichtenfels

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buonissimo
Ozzy's Cafe
Söllner

Cinemas in Lichtenfels

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neue Filmbühne

Castles in Lichtenfels

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloß Schney
Stadtschloss

Dentists in Lichtenfels

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Eichhorn & Dr. Westphal
Dr. Lagarie

Veterinaries in Lichtenfels

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierärztliche Klinik Dr. Schille

Train Stations in Lichtenfels

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lichtenfels

Bus Stations in Lichtenfels

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhof

Gas Stations in Lichtenfels

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
bft
Esso
Krone SB-Tank
SB Tankstelle
Shell
Shell Autoport Lichtenfels

Banks in Lichtenfels

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HypoVereinsbank
Raiffeisen-Volksbank Lichtenfels-Itzgrund eG
Raiffeisenbank
Sparda-Bank
Sparkasse

Gyms in Lichtenfels

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

fit n fun Lichtenfels
Sportpraxis Faulstich
Sportstudio Highlight

Breweries in Lichtenfels

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brandholz Brauerei
Brauerei Dinkel
Brauerei Fässla
Brauerei Grasser
Brauerei Hetzel
Brauerei Hummel
Brauerei Knoblach
Brauerei Murmann
Brauerei Püls-Bräu OHG
Brauerei Reh
Brauerei Schleicher
Brauerei Spezial
Brauerei Stadter (Brauhaus)
Brauerei Trunk
Brauhaus Altenkunstadt Leikeim
Brauhaus Ummerstadt
Brauhof Rattelsdorf
Braumanufaktur Lippert
BroBier
Ebensfelder Brauhaus
Franken Bräu
Hopfengarten Bamberg
hopfenrebell
Kaiserdom Specialitäten Brauerei
Kommunbräu Seßlach
Kommunbrauhaus Rossach
Leikeim
Metzgerbräu
Privatbrauerei Gessner
Schlossbrauerei Reckendorf
Staffelberg-Bräu
Wachtelbräu Gossenberg

Stadiums & Teams in Lichtenfels

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lichtenfels

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Deesbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lichtenfels

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nuremberg AirportNUELarge Airport
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield-Medium Airport
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Altenbeuthen UL-Small Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Königshofen Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Windsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Burg Feuerstein AirportURDSmall Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield-Small Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield-Small Airport
Crawinkel Airfield-Small Airport
Dobenreuth Glider Field-Small Airport
Dolmar Airfield-Small Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield-Small Airport
Fichtelbrunn Airfield-Small Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Friesener Warte Airfield-Small Airport
Fürth-Seckendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Gerolzhofen Model Airfield-Small Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield-Small Airport
Hersbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Herzogenaurach Airfield-Small Airport
Hetzleser Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Kronach Airfield-Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield-Small Airport
Lauf-Lillinghof Airfield-Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield-Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip-Small Airport
Neustadt/Aisch 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
Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield-Small Airport
Titschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vilseck Army Air Field-Small Airport
Westhausen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zell-Haidberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lichtenfels

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post Filiale Lichtenfels
Lotto+Postagentur Heudecker

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lichtenfels

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aussegnungshalle
Basilika Vierzehnheiligen
Christ König
ehem. Synagoge
Freie Christengemeinde Lichtenfels
Friedhofskapelle St. Antonius
Heilige Familie
Königreichsaal Zeugen Jehovas
Martin-Luther-Kirche
Neuapostolische Kirche
Sankt Andreas
Sankt Bartholomäus
Spitalkirche
St. Elisabeth
St. Heinrich und Kunigunda
St. Jakobus
St. Maria-Kirche
Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt

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 Lichtenfels

What is the population of Lichtenfels?

Lichtenfels has a population of 21,336 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 75.4 square miles.

Is Lichtenfels expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,219, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $411 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lichtenfels?

Lichtenfels has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 23.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lichtenfels?

There are 832 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lichtenfels?

The median home value in Lichtenfels is $82,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $411. The homeownership rate is 58.5%.

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