Rossau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Rossau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,925. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

3,925 Population 135/sq mi density

1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

40.1 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$28,190 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,190 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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About Rossau

Rossau is a village and a former municipality in the district of Stendal, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 July 2009, it is part of the town Osterburg (Altmark).

People

Population3,925

Density135/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,190

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,800

Rent$404

Ownership65.9%

Housing Units1,570

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain40.1 in/yr

Sunny Days210/yr

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)

Population	3,925
Population Density	135 / sq mi
Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates	51.0000°, 13.0667°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Saxony
Average Temperature	51°F (11°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall	45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,190

About Rossau

Rossau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,925. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rossau is $28,190, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Rossau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,190
	62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rossau is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 65.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,570 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$80,800
	71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$404
	65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.9%
Owner-Occupied	65.9%
Renter-Occupied	34.1%
Housing Units	1,570

Property Tax

Climate in Rossau

Rossau has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.5°C / 33°F	-1.9° / 2.9°	40.6
Feb	1.5°C / 35°F	-1.3° / 4.3°	30.1
Mar	4.7°C / 40°F	1.1° / 8.3°	38.0
Apr	9.8°C / 50°F	5.1° / 14.5°	31.3
May	13.4°C / 56°F	8.4° / 18.3°	60.2
Jun	17.3°C / 63°F	12.3° / 22.3°	64.9
Jul	19.5°C / 67°F	14.4° / 24.6°	72.7
Aug	18.8°C / 66°F	14° / 23.7°	75.3
Sep	15°C / 59°F	10.8° / 19.2°	57.8
Oct	10.3°C / 51°F	6.8° / 13.8°	51.3
Nov	5.6°C / 42°F	3° / 8.3°	40.0
Dec	2.5°C / 37°F	0.2° / 4.8°	42.1

Rossau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below Germany avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Area	29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density	135/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0000°N, 13.0667°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above Germany avg

Snowfall 45.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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	103 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	98 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	92 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	101 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	101 km
Apr 13, 1995	5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany	M3.8	53 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	104 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	103 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	98 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	101 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	98 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	98 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	98 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	103 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	86 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	98 km
Mar 29, 1991	5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia	M3.5	111 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	98 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	98 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.4 in

Rossau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Rossau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Grundschule Seifersbach	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Rossau

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits	-	AAC
Saxnwelle	kölsch, maxis	MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio	electronic	AAC+ 64 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht	erzgebirge, heimat	MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3
DressFM (New Yorker Global)	ambient	MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL	-	AAC
Radio InPulz	-	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge	-	AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio	-	AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3 256 kbps
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

Museums in Rossau

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Adam Stolln
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Amalie-Dietrich-Gedenkstätte
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bahnbetriebswerk Nossen
Bauernmuseum
Brunnenhaus
Burg Kriebstein
Bürgerhaus und Museum für ländliches Brauchtum
Dampfmaschine Roßwein
Dentalhistorisches Museum
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Endehof
Feuerwehrmusem Roßwein
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Gellert-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Kamelienhaus
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Kutschenmuseum
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Lutherstube
Marianne Brandt Haus
Motorradmuseum
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum im Saalbau
Museumsbahnhof Großvoigtsberg
Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Pferdebahnmuseum
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Schanzenmühle
Schleinitz
Schloss Ehrenberg
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadt- und Museumshaus
Stadtmuseum
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Stiefelmuseum
Straßenbahnmuseum
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Terence Hill Museum
Tuchmacherhaus
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
Wilder Robert
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Rossau

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Alte Aktienspinnerei		0.0
Bibliothek Amtsberg		0.0
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein		0.0
Bibliothek Wiederau		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei Lüttewitz		0.0
Bücherei Ottewig		0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990		0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen		0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau		0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lippersdorf		0.0
Hochschulbibliothek		0.0
Patentinformationszentrum		0.0
Patentinformationszentrum		0.0
Peter-Sodann-Bibliothek eG "... wider dem vergehen"		0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken		0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken		0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lommatzsch		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mügeln		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Roßwein		0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet		0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet		0.0
Town Library Nossen		0.0
Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau		0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau		0.0

Farmers Markets in Rossau

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Lummscher Krautmarkt
Wochenmarkt Eppendorf
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Hotels in Rossau

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rossau

Restaurants in Rossau

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elkes Futterhäuschen

Gasthof Oberrossau

Schmiedelandhaus

Zum Quirl

Gas Stations in Rossau

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #96110147

Breweries in Rossau

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Einsiedel
Brauerei Richzenhain
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Rossau

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Rossau

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skiareál Neklid	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift am Rotterhang	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Altenberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Winterwelt Rehefeld	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Novako	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Neklid	-	-	$0	-	-	-
u Lišáka	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kraslice - Saporo	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Klínovec	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Vogtland Arena	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Náprava	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nové Hamry - U řeky	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stříbrná - Lišák	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stříbrná - Lišák	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Plešivec	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Rossau

38 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dresden Airport	DRS	Large Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport	AOC	Medium Airport
Auerbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark	-	Small Airport
Bitozeves Airfield	-	Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Březno u Chomutova Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Brodau Cropduster Strip	-	Small Airport
Charvátce Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chomutov Airfield	-	Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield	-	Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield	-	Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lukla Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip	-	Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Most Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ostrov Airfield	-	Small Airport
Podbořany Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rana Loumy Airfield	-	Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis Airport	IES	Small Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield	-	Small Airport
Taucha Airfield	-	Small Airport
Teplice Airfield	-	Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield	-	Small Airport
Žatec-Macerka Airfield	-	Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rossau

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
A. List
HYGIEIA
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rossau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Ev. Pfarrkirche Greifendorf
Kirche Rossau
Kirche Seifersbach

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 Rossau

What is the population of Rossau?

Rossau has a population of 3,925 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

Is Rossau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,190, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rossau?

Rossau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rossau?

There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rossau?

The median home value in Rossau is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404. The homeownership rate is 65.9%.

Nearby Cities

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Farmers Markets in Rossau

Hotels in Rossau

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Gas Stations in Rossau

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Ski Resorts Near Rossau

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Treatment Centers in Rossau

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Quick Facts

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