Schildau, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Schildau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,522. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schildau
Schildau is a small town in the district Nordsachsen, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is located 12 km southwest of Torgau and 40 km east of Leipzig. Since 1 January 2013, it is part of the town Belgern-Schildau.
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| Population | 3,522 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4572°, 12.9302° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.6 inches (624 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.3 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,238 |
About Schildau
Schildau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,522. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schildau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,238 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 137 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $69,800 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $349 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,409 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schildau
Schildau has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4572°N, 12.9302°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 (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Schildau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").
Schools in Schildau
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Schildau | - | - | - | - |
| Hort Schildau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schildau
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | - | AAC | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge | - | AAC | |
| Radio InPulz | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | - | AAC | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| DJ Tekness | el, house | MP3 |
Museums in Schildau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bäuerliches Museum | ||||
| Braumuseum | ||||
| Bunker Militär-Museum Kossa | ||||
| Bürgermeister-Ringenhain-Haus | ||||
| DDR-Spielzeug Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum | ||||
| Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Erinnerungsort Torgau | ||||
| Feuerwehrhistorische Ausstellung | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau | ||||
| Göschenhaus | ||||
| Hahnemann-Haus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Dahlen | ||||
| Historisches Handwerkerhaus | ||||
| Karl Hans Janke | ||||
| Katharina-Luther-Stube | ||||
| Kreismuseum Grimma | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Wurzen | ||||
| Kürfürstliche Gemächer | ||||
| Lapidarium | ||||
| Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Frauwalde | ||||
| Museum Schloss Lichtenburg | ||||
| Museum Wassermühle Höfgen | ||||
| Paltrockmühle Audenhain | ||||
| Red Star Company | ||||
| Schiffmühle | ||||
| Schildbürger- und Gneisenaumuseum | ||||
| Schuhmuseum | ||||
| Seumehaus | ||||
| Spalatinhaus | ||||
| Stadt- u. Heimatmuseum Belgern | ||||
| Stadt- und Waagenmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Torgau | ||||
| Steinarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Torgau, Residenz der Renaissance und Reformation | ||||
| Wilder Robert |
Libraries in Schildau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Nerchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Hohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbibliothek Dommitzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Annaburg – Zweigstelle Prettin | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Mügeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Torgau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wurzen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schildau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kartoffellagerhaus Cavertitz - Futtermittelhandel | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Wurzen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Restaurants in Schildau
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Schildau
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Schildau
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schildau
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Schildau
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Schildau
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schildau
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schildau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Alter Elbehof | ||||
| Nerchauer Brauhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in Schildau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Schildau
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Altes Lager Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locktow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüsse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schönhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Schildau
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BfA-Klinik | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Dahlener Heide Schmannewitz | ||
| MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz | ||
| MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz | ||
| Reha-Zentrum Bad Schmiedeberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schildau
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche | |
| Evangelische Pfarrkirche | |
| Kirche Beckwitz | |
| Kirche Ochsensaal | |
| St.Johannis | |
| St.Marien | |
| St.Marien |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Schildau
What is the population of Schildau?
Schildau has a population of 3,522 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles.
Is Schildau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,238, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 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 Schildau?
Schildau 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 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schildau?
There are 137 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schildau?
The median home value in Schildau is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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