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Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 1,989. Elevation: 2,287 ft (697 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 1,989 |
| Population Density | 342 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6086°, 10.8128° |
| 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 | $28,807 |
About Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 1,989. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 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.
Income: Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,807 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 35.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Housing Units | 796 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1318 mm.
Temperature
| 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 | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6086°N, 10.8128°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImPULS-Schule - Staatliche Regelschule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Eins | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mainwelle 104.3 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80igerMetalUndMehr | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg | ||||
| Bergmannskapelle | ||||
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Braunsteinmühle | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Frauenwald | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Thermometermuseum | ||||
| Dichtergedenkstätte Otto Ludwig | ||||
| Dokumentationszentrum Jonastalverein e.V. | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Arnstadt | ||||
| Elektro- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Explorata-Mitmachwelt | ||||
| Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze, Grenzübergangsstelle Eisfeld-Rottenbach | ||||
| Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis | ||||
| Gewürzmuseum | ||||
| Glas in Ilmenau | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| Goldmuseum | ||||
| Haus der Natur | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Friedrichroda | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Oehrenstock | ||||
| Heimatverein Wölfis | ||||
| Heinse-Haus | ||||
| Herbert Roth-Museum | ||||
| Ilmenauer Porzellantradition e.V. | ||||
| Kulturfabrik | ||||
| Lapp-Museum | ||||
| Lohmühlenmuseum | ||||
| Masken- und Fossilienausstellung | ||||
| Massemühle Elgersburg | ||||
| Metallhandwerksmuseum | ||||
| Milch- und Reklamemuseum | ||||
| Modellbau- und Technikmuseum | ||||
| Mühlsteinhauermuseum | ||||
| Murmelmuseum | ||||
| Museum Eisfeld | ||||
| Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach | ||||
| Musikautomatensammlung Eger | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Porzellanmuseum | ||||
| Postamt-Museum | ||||
| Rennsteigmuseum | ||||
| Schaubergwerk Volle Rose | ||||
| Schildkröt Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schlittenaustellung | ||||
| Schlittenscheune | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Arnstadt "Neues Palais" | ||||
| Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt | ||||
| Steinsburgmuseum | ||||
| Technisches Museum Sägewerk | ||||
| Tobiashammer | ||||
| Tunnelmuseum | ||||
| Waffenmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Wettermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Zwergstatt |
Libraries in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Georgenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Geratal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hinternah | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Auengrund | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Dingsleben | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Grub | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Phantopia | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek 'Joseph Meyer' | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Arnstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kurbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Eisfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schleusingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinbach-Hallenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Themar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Suhl | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ilmenau |
Hotels in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Schmitt | ||||
| Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Metzler | ||||
| Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbach |
Stadiums & Teams in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büchig 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 |
| Gerolzhofen Model Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kolitzheim-Herleshof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schweinfurt South Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale 436 |
Treatment Centers in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg | ||
| Rehasport Zentrum Suhl |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bergkirche Vesser | |
| Erlöserkirche |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
What is the population of Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig?
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig has a population of 1,989 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
Is Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,807, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 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 Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig?
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig 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 Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig?
There are 78 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig?
The median home value in Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400. The homeownership rate is 35.8%.