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Rothenburg, Germany
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Rothenburg is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,841. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Rothenburg
Rothenburg is a village and a former municipality in the Saalekreis district, Saxony-Anhalt, in east-central Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Wettin-Löbejün. The Rothenburg Ferry, a cable ferry, crosses the Saale river at Rothenburg.
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| Population | 5,841 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3340°, 14.9687° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (649 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.3 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,355 |
About Rothenburg
Rothenburg is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 5,841. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rothenburg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,355 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,800 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $334 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,336 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rothenburg
Rothenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 47.9 sq mi (123.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3340°N, 14.9687°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Rothenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Rothenburg
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Zimmermann | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Rothenburg | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rothenburg
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cottbus | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OLaura | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Campusradio Leipzig | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Halle | pop, rock | MP3 152 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - TopHits | pop | AAC | |
| ARD Dolby Atmos Test | synth-pop | AAC 63 kbps | |
| Spitzkunnersdorfer Dancewelle | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg | 80er, 90er | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Landeskrone | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hochschule Merseburg | neoclassical | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Rothenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgermuseum Reichenbach | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil I | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil II | ||||
| Dom Kultury i Biblioteka | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Markersdorf | ||||
| Erlichthofsiedlung | ||||
| Granitabbaumuseum Königshainer Berge | ||||
| Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Sagar | ||||
| Heiliges Grab | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Historum | ||||
| Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus | ||||
| Luftfahrttechnisches Museum Rothenburg | ||||
| Militärhistorisches Museum Neusorge | ||||
| Museum der Fotografie Görlitz | ||||
| Museum Niesky | ||||
| Museum of Cultural History and the Upper Lusatian Scientific Library | ||||
| Muzeum Łużyckie | ||||
| Schlesisches Museum | ||||
| Schlossareal Königshain | ||||
| Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz | ||||
| Steinstock | ||||
| The Imperial Stronghold | ||||
| Wolfsmuseum |
Libraries in Rothenburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Kultury | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Miasta i Gminy w Węglińcu Filia w Starym Węglińcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Senckenberg Museums für Naturkunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reichenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Biblioteki Publicznej | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Dolnośląskiej Biblioteki Pedagogicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia nr 1 Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Görlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Niesky | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rothenburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mały Rynek | |||||
| Polenmarkt | |||||
| Targ wiejski | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Rothenburg
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rothenburg
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rothenburg
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rothenburg
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Rothenburg
3 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Rothenburg
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rothenburg
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rothenburg
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rothenburg
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rothenburg
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rothenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Nieder Seifersdorf | ||||
| Landskron Brau-Manufaktur | ||||
| Sud Ost |
Stadiums & Teams in Rothenburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rothenburg
27 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stok narciarski Dolina Szczęścia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pietkiewiczówka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Szrenica Ski Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Černá Říčka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Jizerský kopec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Mýtiny | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Dolní Dvůr | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanvaldský špičák | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dvoračky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| skiareál U Čápa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Funpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Rejdice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski areál Janova hora | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lyžařský vlek Stráň Čistá Voda | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aldrov - Prezidentský expres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aldrov - Jizerka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aldrov - Jizerka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiareál Strážné | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luisino údolí | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Rothenburg
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Český Dub Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Druzcov u Lípy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Horní Libchava Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hradčany Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jestřabí v Krkonoších ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Jilemnice Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Liberec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin | — | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mříčná Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ramŝ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vrchlabí Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zielona Góra-Przylep Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Rothenburg
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Georgshaus | ||
| HOY-REHA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rothenburg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gustav-Adolf-Kirche | |
| Kapelle zum Kripplein Christi | |
| St. Maria Regina Rosarii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Rothenburg
What is the population of Rothenburg?
Rothenburg has a population of 5,841 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles.
Is Rothenburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,800 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $334 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Rothenburg?
Rothenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rothenburg?
There are 228 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rothenburg?
The median home value in Rothenburg is $66,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $334. The homeownership rate is 61.1%.