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Ringelai, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Ringelai is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 2,151. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,151 Population 75/sq mi density
1,385 ft Elevation 422 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,779 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,779 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,400 home value, $307/mo rent

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About Ringelai

Ringelai

Ringelai is a municipality in the Lower Bavarian district of Freyung-Grafenau, Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as Schmalzdobl and the Meran of the Bavarian Forest.

People

Population2,151
Density75/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,779

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,400
Rent$307
Ownership78.5%
Housing Units860

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Population2,151
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Coordinates48.8134°, 13.4713°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (975 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$29,779

About Ringelai

Ringelai is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 2,151. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Ringelai is $29,779, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Ringelai vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,779
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ringelai is $61,400, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $307 (74% below the national average of $1,163). 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 860 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,400
78% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$307
74% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.5%
Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units860

Property Tax

Climate in Ringelai

Ringelai has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1093 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.6°C / 29°F -4.9° / 1.6° 102.6
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -4.2° / 3.9° 88.4
Mar 3.9°C / 39°F -1° / 8.8° 98.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 2.6° / 14.7° 56.3
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.2° 91.5
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.4° 99.2
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.1° 105.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.9° 97.7
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.9° 78.4
Oct 8.7°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.3° 78.9
Nov 3.3°C / 38°F -0.1° / 6.7° 87.4
Dec -0.6°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.2° 108.7
Ringelai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below Germany avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates48.8134°N, 13.4713°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Germany avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 20, 2021.

Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 148 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 115 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 149 km
Apr 17, 2008 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany M3.8 129 km
Jun 1, 1990 1 km SW of Molln, Austria M3.7 119 km
May 21, 2008 6 km N of Filzmoos, Austria M3.5 147 km
Sep 5, 1990 10 km S of Bad Aussee, Austria M3.5 146 km
Jun 27, 1995 4 km ENE of Inzell, Germany M3.5 126 km
Mar 7, 1998 3 km SW of Reichraming, Austria M3.5 126 km
Jun 27, 1994 5 km E of Gosau, Austria M3.5 137 km
May 12, 2000 5 km W of Ramsau, Germany M3.4 141 km
Mar 11, 2000 2 km ENE of Schönbach, Austria M3.4 123 km
Feb 17, 1997 3 km SW of Windischgarsten, Austria M3.4 138 km
May 15, 1999 2 km N of Bad Reichenhall, Germany M3.3 126 km
Jun 26, 1995 4 km WNW of Bad Reichenhall, Germany M3.2 128 km
Jun 22, 2008 4 km ESE of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.2 119 km
May 2, 1999 5 km NNW of Altaussee, Austria M3.2 127 km
Jun 25, 2000 2 km NE of Altaussee, Austria M3.2 131 km
Mar 23, 2005 2 km SW of Bärnau, Germany M3.2 134 km
Jun 15, 2000 1 km NNW of Milín, Czechia M3.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Ringelai has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Ringelai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Ringelai - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ringelai

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pirate Radio alternative, grunge MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio (AT) - MP3
WebRadio Epigon (CZ) cz sk, czech rock MP3 128 kbps
Arberwaldradio folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ringelai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Am Goldenen Steig
Bauernhausmuseum Lindberg
Bauernmöbelmuseum
Dinkel-Bier Museum
Emerenz Meier Haus
Freilichtmuseum Finsterau
Galerie Šumava
Geologická expozice
Glasmuseum Frauenau
Granitmuseum "Steinwelten"
Haus zur Wildnis
Hinterglaseum
Jagd Land Fluss - Museum im Schloss Wolfstein
Kaffeekannen Museum
Kaffeekannenmuseum
Liesl Karlstadt Mini-Musäum
Mineralien-Ausstellung
Mittelalterliches Foltermuseum
Modellbahnhaus Rocktäschl
Museum Moderner Kunst
Museumsdorf Bayerischer Wald
Museumsschlösschen Theresienthal
Oberhausmuseum
Passau Glass Museum
RömerMuseum Kastell Boiotro - Passau
Schnapsmuseum
Schnapsmuseum Spiegelau
Schnupftabak- und Stadtmuseum
Skulpturenpark und Galerie für Heinz Theuerjahr
Stálá expozice Kvildy a Bučiny
Steinbruchmuseum
TonYversum
Waldgeschichtliches Museum St. Oswald
Waldmuseum
Winterberger Heimatmuseum
Wolfsteiner Heimatmuseum

Libraries in Ringelai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Sandbach0.0
Bücherei Windorf0.0
Europa-Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Hinterschmiding0.0
Kreisbibliothek Freyung0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarrheim, Jugendheim und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Staatliche Bibliothek Passau0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Zwiesel0.0

Farmers Markets in Ringelai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Neustifter Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Ringelai

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Stark
Pension Monika

Restaurants in Ringelai

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gabreta
Pension Monika
Restaurant Stark
Wirtshaus zur Ohe
Zur Einkehr im Kräuterhof

Dentists in Ringelai

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Armin Seidl

Breweries in Ringelai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Apostelbräu
Lang Bräu
Löwenbrauerei
Minipivovar Kvilda
Pivovar Lyer
Stangl
ThomasBräu
Weißbräu Andorfer

Stadiums & Teams in Ringelai

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Ski Resorts Near Ringelai

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schlossberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochficht-Böhmerwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiabfahrt Grainet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mitterdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Kapellenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lyžařský areál Kobyla 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Riedlberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Großer Arber 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Debrník 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohenbogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiaréna Písek 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ringelai

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Linz-Hörsching AirportLNZLarge Airport
Arnbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Arnschwang ULM-Small Airport
Aßberg UL-Small Airport
Deggendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Eferding Airfield-Small Airport
Eggenfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Elsenthal Grafe Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Sonnen-Small Airport
Flugplatz Usting-Small Airport
Frymburk ULM-Small Airport
Fürstenzell Airfield-Small Airport
Hrabice airstrip-Small Airport
Katovice Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn Airfield-Small Airport
Klatovy Josef Hubáč Airfield-Small Airport
Litochovice u Strakonic Airstrip-Small Airport
Napajedla Airfield-Small Airport
Pfarrkirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Písek UL Airstrip-Small Airport
Prachatice Airfield-Small Airport
Přešťovice u Strakonic Airstrip-Small Airport
Rabi Airfield-Small Airport
Ried-Kirchheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schärding-Suben Airfield-Small Airport
Strakonice Airfield-Small Airport
Vilshofen Airfield-Small Airport
Vodňany Airstrip-Small Airport
Wels Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ringelai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Ringelai

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik am Kurpark
Klinik am Kurpark

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ringelai

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkapelle Empertsreut
Eistockschützenhütte
Erasmuskapelle
Kapelle Bucheck
Kapelle Wasching
St. Michael

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 Ringelai

What is the population of Ringelai?

Ringelai has a population of 2,151 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.

Is Ringelai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,779, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $61,400 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $307 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ringelai?

Ringelai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ringelai?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ringelai?

The median home value in Ringelai is $61,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $307. The homeownership rate is 78.5%.

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