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Olbernhau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Olbernhau is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 11,162. Elevation: 1,490 ft (454 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,162 Population 172/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,937 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,937 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $357/mo rent

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About Olbernhau

Olbernhau

Olbernhau is a town in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Ore Mountains, 35 km southeast of Chemnitz, and 23 km north of Chomutov, Czech Republic.

People

Population11,162
Density172/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,400
Rent$357
Ownership44.9%
Housing Units4,465

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Population11,162
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Coordinates50.6587°, 13.3425°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.8 inches (73 cm)
Median Household Income$27,937

About Olbernhau

Olbernhau is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 11,162. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet (454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Olbernhau is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 435 business establishments.

Income: Olbernhau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,937
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)435

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Olbernhau is $71,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $357 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 44.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,465 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,400
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$357
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.9%
Owner-Occupied44.9%
Renter-Occupied55.1%
Housing Units4,465

Property Tax

Climate in Olbernhau

Olbernhau has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 849 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -3.8° / 1.4° 55.0
Feb -0.7°C / 31°F -3.6° / 2.3° 50.2
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5.9° 62.6
Apr 7°C / 45°F 2.5° / 11.6° 47.7
May 11.1°C / 52°F 6.4° / 15.8° 77.9
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 88.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.2° 103.0
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.5° / 21.2° 99.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 8° / 16.3° 77.0
Oct 8°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.4° 69.1
Nov 3.1°C / 38°F 0.5° / 5.7° 58.8
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -2.6° / 2.2° 60.0
Olbernhau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area64.9 sq mi (168.0 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates50.6587°N, 13.3425°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Germany avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 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 79 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 79 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 84 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 82 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 79 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 88 km
Apr 10, 1990 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland M3.8 141 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 84 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 89 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 11 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 79 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 142 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 79 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 79 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 94 km
Jan 6, 1994 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.6 145 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 79 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 79 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Olbernhau has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Olbernhau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gitarrenunterricht
Grundschule "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe"
Grundschule Blumenau
Oberschule Olbernhau
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Radio Stations near Olbernhau

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sachsen-Anhalt MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sachsen MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dresden local, pop AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
#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
Antenne Sachsen 70s, 80s AAC
R.SA 80er Disco 80er, disco MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir 2010er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
coloRadio community radio, dresden MP3
Erzgebirgs Weihnacht erzgebirge, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
Apollo radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
coloZett bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
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 (192kbps) chemnitz, freies 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
Phonk Nation Radio (CZ) phonk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Olbernhau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bartholomäusschacht
Brunnenhaus
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz
Eisenhammer Dorfchemnitz
Erzgebirgisches Freilichtmuseum Seiffen
Erzgebirgisches Heimatmuseum „Hospital zu St. Johannis“
Erzgebirgisches Spielzeugmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Flößerhaus
Fortuna-Stolln
Galerie Jirkov
Glashüttenmuseum
Göpel
Gottfried-Silbermann-Museum
Hand Gottes Stollen
Heimatmuseum „Haus der erzgebirgischen Tradition“
Heimatmuseum Dörnthal
Huthaus Einigkeit
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Kaltofenmühle
Kupferhammer Museum Saigerhütte
Kutschenmuseum
Mayoratsgut
Modellbahnmuseum
Molchner Stolln
Motorradausstellung Nussknackermuseum
Motorradmuseum
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum Kalkwerk Lengefeld
Museum Kurfürstliche Amtsfischerei Pockau
Museum Olbernhau
Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge
Nußknackermuseum
Oblastní muzeum v Chomutově
Pochwerk
Polizeihistorisches Museum Schönfeld
Preßnitztalbahn
Preßnitztalbahn Austellungs- und Fahrzeughalle
Preßnitztalmuseum
Railroad depot of National technical museum at Chomutov
Sächsisches Brauereimuseum Rechenberg
Saigerhütte Grünthal
Schaubergwerk Gnade Gottes Erbstollen
Schauwerkstatt Seiffener Volkskunst
Serpentin- und Heimatmuseum
Štola Marie Pomocné
Straßenbaumaschinenmuseum
technisches Museum "Alte Stuhlfabrik" Möbelausstellung
Technisches Museum Ölmühle Pockau
Trau auf Gott Erbstolln
Venkovní expozice důlní techniky
WassErleben
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Olbernhau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Pockau0.0
Bibliothek Seiffen0.0
Bücherei Sayda0.0
Die Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lippersdorf0.0
Knihovna0.0
Městská knihovna0.0
Městská knihovna v Jirkově0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zöblitz0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0

Farmers Markets in Olbernhau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Wochenmarkt Eppendorf

Hotels in Olbernhau

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fam Dang Hotel
Gaststätte und Hotel Carola
Hotel Bielatal
Hotel Zum Popp´schen Gut
Pension Berggasse
Saigerhütte

Restaurants in Olbernhau

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apne
Bollywood
Fam Dang Hotel
Hotel Zum Popp´schen Gut
Hüttenschänke
Kegelhalle Matthes
Philipp's Pizzeria & Ristorante
Taverna Athen
Trattoria Il fiume
Zum Berghof
Zur Ofenschenke
Zur Wartburg

Cafes in Olbernhau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Böhme

Theatres in Olbernhau

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jugend- und Kulturzentrum Theater Variabel

Monuments in Olbernhau

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ornamentpflanzung

Castles in Olbernhau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Pfaffroda

Clinics in Olbernhau

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poliklinik Olbernhau

Dentists in Olbernhau

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dres. Kleemann
Kaden Mario
Praxis für Kieferorthopädie
Zahnarzt Köhler, Gerhard
Zahnarztpraxis Pfaffroda

Veterinaries in Olbernhau

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Lothar Bellmann
Tierarztpraxis Scholz

Train Stations in Olbernhau

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olbernhau
Olbernhau-Grünthal

Bus Stations in Olbernhau

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busbahnhof Olbernhau

Gas Stations in Olbernhau

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autoservice Zimmermann (LPG)
Shell
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Banks in Olbernhau

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Erzgebirgssparkasse Bank Filiale Olbernhau
Erzgebirgssparkasse Bank Filiale Olbernhau
Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge

Shopping Malls in Olbernhau

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Obermühle

Breweries in Olbernhau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Erzgebirge
KHW Kleine Heile Welt Bräu
Pivovar Karásek
Privatbrauerei Rechenberg GmbH & Co. KG
Rumpelbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Olbernhau

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Ski Resorts Near Olbernhau

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 $0
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0
Skiareál Nižbor 0.0 $0

Airports Near Olbernhau

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Buranos Aires Ultralight StripSmall Airport
Charvátce AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Kladno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kralovice AirstripSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Machern Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Manětín AirstripSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Panensky Tynec AirfieldSmall Airport
Panoší Újezd AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Plasy Rybnice AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Radovesice AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakovnik AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Slaný AirfieldSmall Airport
Teplice AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Usti Nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olbernhau

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventgemeinde Olbernhau
Kirche Oberneuschönberg
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen
Neuapostolische Kirche
Peter Pauls Kirche Hallbach
Römisch-Kath. Kirche
Schlosskirche St. Georg
Stadtkirche

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 Olbernhau

What is the population of Olbernhau?

Olbernhau has a population of 11,162 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 64.9 square miles.

Is Olbernhau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $357 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Olbernhau?

Olbernhau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 28.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Olbernhau?

There are 435 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Olbernhau?

The median home value in Olbernhau is $71,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $357. The homeownership rate is 44.9%.

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