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Posterstein, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Posterstein is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 533. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 533 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8667°, 12.2667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,650 |
About Posterstein
Posterstein is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 533. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Posterstein vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,650 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 21 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,600 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $383 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 213 |
Property Tax
Climate in Posterstein
Posterstein has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8667°N, 12.2667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Posterstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Posterstein
64 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | — | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN – Das Radio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| R.SA | — | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| egoFM Sachsen | techno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwickau | — | AAC | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Ostthüringen | altenburg, gera | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Sclager | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | — | AAC | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | — | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Pac Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| http://stream.laut.fm/fallout.pls | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio Uni Leipzig | — | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Uniradio Leipzig | indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Saalewelle | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio OKJ | bürgerradio, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Saalewelle Schlager | blackscan, blk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saalewelle | blackscan, blk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | — | MP3 | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | — | AAC | |
| Leipziger allerlei | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | — | MP3 | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Preston Air | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC |
Museums in Posterstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Horch Museum | ||||
| Baude | ||||
| Bauernhof | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Brikettfabrik Herrmannschacht | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Kinderwagenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschule | ||||
| Eishaus | ||||
| Feldscheune | ||||
| Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau | ||||
| Galerie am Domhof | ||||
| Ganzmetall-Trafoturm Meinersdorf | ||||
| Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte im Torhaus der politischen Haftanstalt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum " Spittel" | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatverein eV Braunichswalde | ||||
| Henry van de Velde - Museum | ||||
| Historische Bäckerei | ||||
| Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| Holländer Mühle | ||||
| INFODOK & Galerie am Markt | ||||
| Jahrmaktsbudenhaus | ||||
| Ketzel's Mühle | ||||
| Knopf- und Regionalmuseum Schmölln | ||||
| Knopfmuseum | ||||
| Kunstspeicher | ||||
| Landarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Lindenau-Museum | ||||
| Lohgerberei Francke | ||||
| Mauritianum | ||||
| Motorradmuseum Haynsburg | ||||
| Museum Burg Posterstein | ||||
| Museum Burg Schönfels | ||||
| Museum für Angewandte Kunst | ||||
| Museum für Naturkunde | ||||
| Museum Hohenleuben | ||||
| Museum im Oberen Schloss | ||||
| Museum und Schauwerkstatt im Unteren Schloss | ||||
| Neuberin Museum | ||||
| Neuer Stall | ||||
| Oldtimer- und Technikverein Fockendorf | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Osterburgmuseum | ||||
| Otto-Dix-Haus | ||||
| Papiermuseum Fockendorf | ||||
| Pfarrgehöft | ||||
| Priesterhäuser Zwickau | ||||
| Rittergutsförsterei | ||||
| Robert-Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Schaubergwerk | ||||
| Schloss- und Spielkartenmuseum | ||||
| Schnapsmuseum - "Die Geschichte des Alkohols" | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Sommerpalais | ||||
| Stadt- und Dampfmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Technikpark Schacht 407 | ||||
| Traktormuseum Wyhra | ||||
| Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau | ||||
| Unterirdisches Zeitz | ||||
| Wassermühle Gospersgrün | ||||
| Wismut Objekt 90 | ||||
| Wohngebäude | ||||
| Würchwitzer Milbenkäse Manufaktur | ||||
| Zisterziensernonnenkloster |
Libraries in Posterstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund | 0.0 | |||||
| AWO Stadtbibliothek Berga | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bürgerhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Theißen | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jürgen Fuchs Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Altenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| medizinische Fachbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Greiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Gera | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek "Martin Luther" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Crimmitschau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Gößnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lucka | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meuselwitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schmölln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Lusan | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Posterstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Hofladen | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Gera | |||||
| Marktplatz Neustadt | |||||
| Planitzer Markt | |||||
| Platz der Deutschen Einheit | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altenburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Reichenbach |
Restaurants in Posterstein
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Posterstein
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Posterstein
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Posterstein
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Posterstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Kevin Brewery | ||||
| Mauritius Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Vereinsbrauerei Greiz |
Stadiums & Teams in Posterstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Posterstein
14 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 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Posterstein
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | — | Small Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Posterstein
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulantes Rehazentrum Gera - SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera | ||
| Klinik für Ambulante Rehabilitation |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Posterstein
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Burgkirche Posterstein |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Posterstein
What is the population of Posterstein?
Posterstein has a population of 533 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
Is Posterstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,650, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,600 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $383 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Posterstein?
Posterstein 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 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Posterstein?
There are 21 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Posterstein?
The median home value in Posterstein is $76,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $383. The homeownership rate is 76.3%.