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Oelsnitz, Germany
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Oelsnitz is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 12,268. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Oelsnitz
Oelsnitz is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the White Elster river, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of Plauen and 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Zwickau.
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| Population | 12,268 |
| Population Density | 1,018 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7258°, 12.7010° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 86.1 inches (219 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,937 |
About Oelsnitz
Oelsnitz is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 12,268. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Oelsnitz vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,937 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 478 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,200 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $381 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 44.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Housing Units | 4,907 |
Property Tax
Climate in Oelsnitz
Oelsnitz has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7258°N, 12.7010°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Oelsnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Oelsnitz
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haus 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Berufliches Schulzentrum für Gesundheit, Technik und Wirtschaft des Erzgebirgskreises "Erdmann Kircheis" | - | - | - | - |
| Goetheschule | - | - | - | - |
| Turley Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Förderschulzentrum | - | - | - | - |
| Berufliches Schulzentrum für Gesundheit, Technik und Wirtschaft des Erzgebirgskreises "Erdmann Kircheis" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oelsnitz
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | - | AAC | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| #TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / | 00's, 00s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht | erzgebirge, heimat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | - | AAC | |
| Radio InPulz | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge | - | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) | bürgerradio, freies radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio | christmas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Oberwiesenthal | german, oldies | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Oelsnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Zaubertheater & Museum | ||||
| Alt Kirchberg | ||||
| August Horch Museum | ||||
| Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe" | ||||
| Bergbau Ausstellung in ehemaliger Stallung | ||||
| Berghaus | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Markus Semmler | ||||
| Brandschutzkabinett | ||||
| Buchdruckerei-Museum | ||||
| Bulldog-Museum | ||||
| Bürsten- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Dampfmaschinenhalle | ||||
| Das kleinste Museum der Region | ||||
| Der historische Austelpark | ||||
| Deutsches Spielemuseum | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“ | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Schwarzenberg | ||||
| Entomologisches Museum | ||||
| Erlebnis-Köhlerei Sosa | ||||
| Esche-Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau | ||||
| Fuchsturm | ||||
| Fundgrube Weißer Hirsch | ||||
| Galerie am Domhof | ||||
| Grenzwald-Destillation Museum | ||||
| Härtelhaus | ||||
| Haus der Entdecker | ||||
| Haus der Heimatkunde | ||||
| Heimateck | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Fronfeste | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Knochenstampfe | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas | ||||
| Herrrenhaus | ||||
| Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW | ||||
| historisches Handwerk | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| Hunt | ||||
| Huthaus St. Lampertus | ||||
| Industriemuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus | ||||
| Karl-May-Haus Hohenstein-Ernstthal | ||||
| KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen | ||||
| Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein | ||||
| Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach | ||||
| Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz | ||||
| Lagerstättensammlung der Wismut | ||||
| Lapidarium | ||||
| Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis | ||||
| Marianne Brandt Haus | ||||
| Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett | ||||
| Minibergbauheimat | ||||
| Mining Museum Reinsdorf | ||||
| Modellbahnwelt Waldenburg | ||||
| Museum Alte Ziegelei | ||||
| Museum für bergmännische Volkskunst | ||||
| Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz | ||||
| Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz | ||||
| Museum Gunzenhauser | ||||
| Museum Uranbergbau | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura | ||||
| Nadlerhaus | ||||
| Naturalienkabinett und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Phänomenia | ||||
| Priesterhäuser Zwickau | ||||
| Quellenhof | ||||
| Räucherkerzen-Museum | ||||
| Robert-Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum | ||||
| Sächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum Beierfeld | ||||
| Schauanlage Heimatecke | ||||
| Schloss Rochsburg | ||||
| Schloss Schwarzenberg | ||||
| Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Seigerturm | ||||
| Siebenschlehener Pochwerk | ||||
| Spirituosenmuseum | ||||
| St.Georgenhütte | ||||
| Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz | ||||
| Stadtgeschichte Zwönitz | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stein Castle | ||||
| Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Straßenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Technisches Museum Papiermühle Niederzwönitz | ||||
| Technisches Museum Silberwäsche | ||||
| Tetzner Museum | ||||
| Textil- und Rennsportmuseum TRM | ||||
| Turmmuseum Geyer | ||||
| Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Villa Esche | ||||
| Vitriolölhütte | ||||
| Waldmuseum | ||||
| Weihnachtsberg | ||||
| Weihnachtsberg Crottendorf |
Libraries in Oelsnitz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Aktienspinnerei | 0.0 | |||||
| Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek - Hans Zesewitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek BA Glauchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Grüna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Grüna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reinsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederau | 0.0 | |||||
| Brünloser Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hermannsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990 | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Auerbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Patentinformationszentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Patentinformationszentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken | 0.0 | |||||
| Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Aue | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oelsnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Stollberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Zwönitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oelsnitz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Dorfplatz | |||||
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Planitzer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| ZEUX - Materialinitiative | |||||
| ZEUX - Materialinitiative |
Restaurants in Oelsnitz
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Oelsnitz
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oelsnitz
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Oelsnitz
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oelsnitz
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oelsnitz
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oelsnitz
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oelsnitz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Vielau | ||||
| Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf | ||||
| Glückauf-Brauerei GmbH Gersdorf | ||||
| Kevin Brewery | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Marx Chemnitzer Bier | ||||
| Marx Chemnitzer Bier | ||||
| Mauritius Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Munzer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Munzer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Fiedler | ||||
| Ybnstoker | ||||
| Ybnstoker Brauerei GbR |
Stadiums & Teams in Oelsnitz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Oelsnitz
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Plešivec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Náprava | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Klínovec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| u Lišáka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Oelsnitz
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Březno u Chomutova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cheb Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lukla Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Manětín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Podbořany Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stará Voda Emergency Field | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Toužim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Oelsnitz
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitszentrum am Spiegelwald Mutter- / Vater-Kind-Vorsorgeklinik | ||
| HYGIEIA | ||
| Poliklinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oelsnitz
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christuskirche | |
| EFG Oelsnitz/Erzgeb. | |
| Gemeinde Christi Oelsnitz | |
| Kirche zum heiligen Kreuz | |
| Lutherkirche Neuwiese | |
| Pfarrsaal Neuwürschnitz | |
| St. Barbara |
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What is the population of Oelsnitz?
Oelsnitz has a population of 12,268 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,018 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
Is Oelsnitz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $381 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 Oelsnitz?
Oelsnitz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 86.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oelsnitz?
There are 478 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oelsnitz?
The median home value in Oelsnitz is $76,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $381. The homeownership rate is 44.4%.