Rottenbach, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Rottenbach is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 2,036. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

2,036 Population 167/sq mi density

919 ft Elevation 280 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

49.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$28,189 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,189 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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About Rottenbach

Rottenbach is a village and a former municipality in the district Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, in Thuringia, Germany. Since 31 December 2012, it is part of the town Königsee.

People

Population2,036

Density167/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,189

Housing

A+

Home Value$78,000

Rent$390

Ownership62.2%

Housing Units814

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain49.8 in/yr

Sunny Days192/yr

Elevation919 ft (280 m)

Population	2,036
Population Density	167 / sq mi
Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates	50.6878°, 11.1667°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Thuringia
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall	57.3 inches (146 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,189

About Rottenbach

Rottenbach is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 2,036. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rottenbach is $28,189, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Rottenbach vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,189
	62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rottenbach is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 814 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$78,000
	72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$390
	66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.2%
Owner-Occupied	62.2%
Renter-Occupied	37.8%
Housing Units	814

Property Tax

Climate in Rottenbach

Rottenbach has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.6°C / 33°F	-2.4° / 3.5°	40.6
Feb	1.2°C / 34°F	-2.6° / 5°	32.6
Mar	4.6°C / 40°F	-0.1° / 9.3°	43.2
Apr	8.8°C / 48°F	2.8° / 14.8°	41.6
May	12.8°C / 55°F	6.7° / 19°	72.7
Jun	16.3°C / 61°F	10.4° / 22.2°	59.7
Jul	18.2°C / 65°F	12.1° / 24.3°	81.6
Aug	17.9°C / 64°F	11.6° / 24.2°	64.3
Sep	13.6°C / 56°F	8° / 19.3°	54.0
Oct	9.2°C / 49°F	4.6° / 13.9°	45.9
Nov	4.6°C / 40°F	1.4° / 7.9°	51.4
Dec	1.5°C / 35°F	-1.2° / 4.2°	47.4

Rottenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below Germany avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Area	12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density	167/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6878°N, 11.1667°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above Germany avg

Snowfall 57.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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	80 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	109 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	96 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	109 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	103 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	104 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	109 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	94 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	102 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	109 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	109 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	84 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	109 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	109 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	109 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	109 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	86 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	87 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	109 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	109 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.8 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	38°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.3 in

Rottenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 32°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Rottenbach

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Eins	adult contemporary, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen	german pop, news	AAC
Radio Mainwelle 104.3	news	MP3 128 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO	chillout, chillout+lounge	MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Thüringen	pop, public	MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen	60s, 70s	AAC 102 kbps
LandesWelle Deutsch	german pop, pop	AAC
Landeswelle Grillwelle	hip hop	AAC
Deep House Sounds	deep house, house	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle	-	AAC
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt	bernd das brot, bürgerradio	MP3 160 kbps
Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen	hits, ilmenau	AAC 102 kbps
Radio HSF	campus radio	MP3
Chartradio24	chartbox, charts	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle	-	AAC
80igerMetalUndMehr	-	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle	-	AAC
LOUNGETUNES	chill, chill beats	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch	-	AAC
radio TOP 40 - Charts	hits, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Rockradio24	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle	-	AAC
Zocker-FM	beats, charts	MP3 128 kbps
Special-Radio	alternative, café	MP3 128 kbps
Christmasradio24	christmas, christmas charts	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle	-	AAC
Clubradio24	beats, club	MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen	apolda, arnstadt	AAC 102 kbps

Museums in Rottenbach

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Apothekenmuseum
Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg
Ausstellung der Ilmfischerei
Baumbachmuseum
Brauerei Schmitt
Burg Lauenstein
Coudrayhaus
DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum
Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum
Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube
Dokumentationszentrum Jonastalverein e.V.
Ehem. Schraubenfabrik
Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Arnstadt
ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH
Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum
Fischerhütte
Franz-Itting-Museum
Friedrich-Fröbel-Museum
Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg
Galerie im Handwerkerhof
Geißlerhaus
Grottoneum
Haus der Natur
Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer"
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ingersleben
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Oehrenstock
Heinse-Haus
Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium
Historisches Glasapparatemuseum
Kaisersaalgebäude
Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer
Kulturfabrik
Lapidarium
Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus
Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel
Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512
Modellbau- und Technikmuseum
Murmelmuseum
Museum am Rennsteig
Museum für Glaskunst
Museum für Kloster-, Forst- und Jagdgeschichte
Musikautomatensammlung Eger
Naturhistorisches Museum Rudolstadt
Profanierte Marienkapelle
Rennsteigmuseum
Rococo en miniature
Rotschnabelnest
Schaubergwerk Volle Rose
Schiefermuseum
Schillerhaus
Schlittenscheune
Schloss Wespenstein
Schlossmuseum
Schlossmuseum Arnstadt "Neues Palais"
Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum
Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster
Stedtener Wassermühle
Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel
Thüringer Bauernhäuser
Thüringer Freilichtmuseum
Thüringer Freilichtmuseum Hohenfelden
Thüringer Korbmachermuseum
Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg
Tunnelmuseum
Wilderermuseum

Libraries in Rottenbach

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach		0.0
Bibliothek Stadtilm		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte		0.0
Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH		0.0
Phantopia		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Arnstadt		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Berka		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Blankenburg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Blankenhain		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rudolstadt		0.0
Stadtbücherei Kranichfeld		0.0
Universitätsbibliothek		0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V.		0.0

Farmers Markets in Rottenbach

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Markt

Restaurants in Rottenbach

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaststätte Harraßhof

Imbiss Angelpark Paulinzella

Zur scharfen Ecke

Zur Schmiede

Zur Trompete

Train Stations in Rottenbach

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Rottenbach

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Rottenbach

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Schmitt
Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht
Rolschter Brauhaus
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt
Watzdorfer Traditions- und Spezialitätenbrauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Rottenbach

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Rottenbach

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Deesbach	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Rottenbach

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Erfurt-Weimar Airport	ERF	Large Airport
Bayreuth Airport	BYU	Medium Airport
Eisenach-Kindel Airport	EIB	Medium Airport
Hof-Plauen Airport	HOQ	Medium Airport
Allstedt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Altenbeuthen UL	-	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
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
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jena-Schöngleina Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kronach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Laucha Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mühlhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Niederwillingen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ottengrüner Heide 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
Zell-Haidberg Airfield	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rottenbach

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rottenbach

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Dorfkirche Hengelbach
Dorfkirche Sundremda
Dorfkirche Thälendorf
St. Jacobus
St. Nikolaus
St. Wenzel

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 Rottenbach

What is the population of Rottenbach?

Rottenbach has a population of 2,036 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

Is Rottenbach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,189, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Rottenbach?

Rottenbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rottenbach?

There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rottenbach?

The median home value in Rottenbach is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390. The homeownership rate is 62.2%.

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