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Parkstein, Germany
Bavaria · Germany
Parkstein is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 2,289. Elevation: 1,677 ft (511 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Parkstein
Parkstein is a municipality in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria in Germany. In 2020, it counted approximately 2,300 inhabitants. The origins of its castle, built atop a conical shaped mountain, also called the Parkstein, date back to around the year 1000. A first written account of its existence can be traced back to the year 1053 in the documentations of the monks of Niederalteich of the Reichstag in Merseburg. Parkstein was chartered in 1435.
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| Population | 2,289 |
| Population Density | 230 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.7292°, 12.0676° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (990 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,258 |
About Parkstein
Parkstein is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 2,289. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet (511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Parkstein vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,258 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 89 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $402 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Housing Units | 916 |
Property Tax
Climate in Parkstein
Parkstein has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 701 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7292°N, 12.0676°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Parkstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Parkstein
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Parkstein | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Schwarzenbach | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Parkstein
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klassikradio - Pure Bach | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Ramasuri | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BOB Rockabilly | rock | MP3 |
Museums in Parkstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologisches Museum | ||||
| Eisenbahnarchiv Weiden | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| GEO-Zentrum an der Kontinentalen Tiefbohrung (KTB) | ||||
| Glasschleif | ||||
| Haus der Heimat | ||||
| Heimat- und Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Handfeuerwaffenmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Internationales Keramik-Museum Weiden | ||||
| Kultur- und Militärmuseum | ||||
| Museen im Rathaus | ||||
| Museum Flucht – Vertreibung – Ankommen | ||||
| Museum Mitterteich | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein | ||||
| Waldmuseum | ||||
| Waldnaabtalmuseum | ||||
| Wasserversorgung Schnaittenbach |
Libraries in Parkstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| community library Friedenfels | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Schwarzenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Grafenwöhr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek OTH Amberg-Weiden, Abteilung Weiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- u. Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei (im Rathaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Pfreimd | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Parkstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altenstadt |
Hotels in Parkstein
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Parkstein
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Parkstein
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Parkstein
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Parkstein
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Parkstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Hösl | ||||
| Brauerei Molter | ||||
| Brauerei Würth | ||||
| Kommunbrauhaus | ||||
| Schlossbrauerei Friedenfels | ||||
| Schlossbrauerei Friedenfels | ||||
| Schlossbrauerei Friedenfels | ||||
| Schlossbrauerei Friedenfels | ||||
| Schloßbrauerei Hirschau |
Stadiums & Teams in Parkstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Parkstein
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet am Sperlasberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Freizeitzentrum Althütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Wurmstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowhill Mariánské Lázně | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Großbüchelberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Parkstein
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnschwang ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Beilngries Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cham-Janahof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheb Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Erbendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fichtelbrunn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forst-Sengenthal Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Günching UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hersbruck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kříženec Planá Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Litzlohe UL | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nittenau-Bruck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rammertshof Amberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Schmidgaden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwandorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stará Voda Emergency Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tachov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tirschenreuth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Vilseck Army Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Parkstein
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Andachtskapelle | |
| Bergkirche St. Marien zu den 14 Nothelfern | |
| Bruder-Konrad-Kapelle | |
| Dorfkapelle | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Kapelle Mariä Verkündigung | |
| Maria Heimsuchung | |
| Sankt Antonius von Padua | |
| St. Pankratius |
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What is the population of Parkstein?
Parkstein has a population of 2,289 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.
Is Parkstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,258, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 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 Parkstein?
Parkstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 27.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Parkstein?
There are 89 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Parkstein?
The median home value in Parkstein is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402. The homeownership rate is 68.2%.