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Plaue, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Plaue is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 1,995. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plaue
Plaue is a town in the Ilm-Kreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Gera, 11 km north of Ilmenau, and 8 km southwest of Arnstadt. The former municipality Neusiß was merged into Plaue in January 2019. Plaue station lies on the Neudietendorf–Ritschenhausen railway.
People
Economy
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| Population | 1,995 |
| Population Density | 1,147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7784°, 10.8997° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (773 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.1 inches (46 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,276 |
About Plaue
Plaue is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 1,995. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Plaue vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,276 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $86,400 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $432 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 798 |
Property Tax
Climate in Plaue
Plaue has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7784°N, 10.8997°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Plaue has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Plaue
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Plaue | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Plaue
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landeswelle Thüringen | german pop, news | AAC | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle | - | AAC | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| Deep House Sounds | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Deutsch | german pop, pop | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| radio TOP 40 - Charts | hits, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch | - | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle | - | AAC | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 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 |
Museums in Plaue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Synagoge Erfurt | ||||
| Angermuseum - Barfüßerkirche | ||||
| Angermuseum Erfurt | ||||
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bartholomäusturm | ||||
| Benary-Speicher – Druckereimuseum und Schaudepot | ||||
| Bergmannskapelle | ||||
| Born-Senf-Museum | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Braunsteinmühle | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Frauenwald | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| DDR-Ausstellung DEUDERA | ||||
| Der Petersberg - eine spannende Zeitreise | ||||
| Deutsches Gartenbaumuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Thermometermuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Versicherungsmuseum | ||||
| Dokumentationszentrum Jonastalverein e.V. | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Arnstadt | ||||
| Erinnerungsort Topf & Söhne | ||||
| Erlebnisportal Thüringen - Erfurt-Petersberg | ||||
| Explorata-Mitmachwelt | ||||
| Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis | ||||
| Gesindestube | ||||
| Glas in Ilmenau | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Waidmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ingersleben | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Alach | ||||
| Heimatstube Oehrenstock | ||||
| Heimatverein Wölfis | ||||
| Heinse-Haus | ||||
| Herbert Roth-Museum | ||||
| Herzogliches Museum Gotha | ||||
| Historisches Glasapparatemuseum | ||||
| Historisches Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Ilmenauer Porzellantradition e.V. | ||||
| Informationszentrum für Geologie | ||||
| Kleine Synagoge | ||||
| Krämerbrücke | ||||
| Kulturfabrik | ||||
| Lapidarium | ||||
| Löfflerhaus | ||||
| Lucas-Cranach-Haus | ||||
| Luftschutzkeller | ||||
| Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus | ||||
| Masken- und Fossilienausstellung | ||||
| Massemühle Elgersburg | ||||
| Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel | ||||
| Menantes-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Modellbau- und Technikmuseum | ||||
| Mühlsteinhauermuseum | ||||
| Museum der Natur | ||||
| Museum für DDR-Produkte | ||||
| Museum für Kloster-, Forst- und Jagdgeschichte | ||||
| Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde | ||||
| Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach | ||||
| Museum über Töpferei und Hausrat aus dem Mittelalter | ||||
| Musikautomatensammlung Eger | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Neue Mühle | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Paradiesgärten – Gartenparadiese | ||||
| Postamt-Museum | ||||
| Rennsteigmuseum | ||||
| Schaubergwerk Volle Rose | ||||
| Schlittenaustellung | ||||
| Schlittenscheune | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Arnstadt "Neues Palais" | ||||
| Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Erfurt | ||||
| Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt | ||||
| Tobiashammer | ||||
| Tunnelmuseum | ||||
| Veit-Bach-Mühle | ||||
| Waffenmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Waidmuseum | ||||
| Wettermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstätten | ||||
| Zwergstatt |
Libraries in Plaue
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Berliner Platz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Berliner Platz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Bildungszentrums der Thüringer Landesverwaltung Gotha | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Bundesarbeitsgerichts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Bundesarbeitsgerichts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Evangelischen Ministeriums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Evangelischen Ministeriums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Naturkundemuseums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Naturkundemuseums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Thüringer Ministeriums für Bildung, Jugend und Sport | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Thüringer Ministeriums für Bildung, Jugend und Sport | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Drosselberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Drosselberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Georgenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Geratal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Johannesplatz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Johannesplatz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Krämpfervorstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Krämpfervorstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Neudietendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Stadtilm | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Südpark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Südpark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| Diözesan-Medienstelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Diözesan-Medienstelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek der Fachhochschule Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek der Fachhochschule Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Gotha | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum der EKM | 0.0 | |||||
| Phantopia | 0.0 | |||||
| Queer Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Queer Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schambrowski | 0.0 | |||||
| Schambrowski | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Arnstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Heinrich Heine | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Suhl | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitäts- und Forschungsbibliothek Erfurt/Gotha | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Erfurt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plaue
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurter Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Erfurter Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Flohmarkt Trödel Peter | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Riethmarkt | |||||
| Riethmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Moskauer Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Moskauer Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ilmenau |
Hotels in Plaue
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Plaue
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Plaue
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Plaue
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Plaue
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Plaue
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Plaue
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plaue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht | ||||
| Heimathafen - Erfurter Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Heimathafen - Erfurter Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Kleinbrauerei Freitag | ||||
| Kleinbrauerei Freitag | ||||
| Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt | ||||
| Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt |
Stadiums & Teams in Plaue
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Plaue
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Plaue
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig 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 |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Plaue
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT e.V. Kontakt- und Beratungsstelle | ||
| Haus 13 - Zentrum für Geriatrie | ||
| Rehasport Zentrum Suhl | ||
| sportreha.ERFURT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaue
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche | |
| Dorfkirche | |
| Liebfrauenkirche | |
| Sankt Otmar | |
| Sankt Remigius | |
| Wehrkirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Plaue
What is the population of Plaue?
Plaue has a population of 1,995 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,147 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.
Is Plaue expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,276, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $432 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Plaue?
Plaue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Plaue?
There are 78 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Plaue?
The median home value in Plaue is $86,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $432. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.