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Schönsee, Germany
Bavaria · Germany
Schönsee is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 2,720. Elevation: 2,142 ft (653 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schönsee
Schönsee is a town in the Schwandorf district of Bavaria, Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic, 38 km northeast of Schwandorf, and 34 km southeast of Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
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| Population | 2,720 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.5103°, 12.5476° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.3 inches (997 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.4 inches (115 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,412 |
About Schönsee
Schönsee is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 2,720. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet (653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schönsee vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,412 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,400 |
| 77% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $322 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,088 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schönsee
Schönsee has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 735 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5103°N, 12.5476°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Schönsee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Schönsee
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldiewelle Niederbayern | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gong FM Best of 2000 | 2000s, pop | AAC | |
| Klassikradio - Pure Bach | - | MP3 | |
| Gong FM Chartshow | charts, pop | AAC | |
| Charivari Regensburg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| laut.fm - Eis-Radio | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| popadelica | 80’s hits, electropop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Heimatmelodie (64kb) | folklore, schlager | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Arberwaldradio | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arberlandradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ramasuri | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Schönsee
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bäuerliches Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Biererlebnis Kommunbrauhaus | ||||
| Blaufärbermuseum | ||||
| Bleikristall Rösler | ||||
| Burg- und Steinhauermuseum | ||||
| Dr. Eisenbarth u. Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Exhibit " what remains The Aftermath of the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp" | ||||
| Exhibit Flossenbürg memorial site | ||||
| Grenzlandmuseum | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Hillstett | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| IRON CURTAIN MUZEUM | ||||
| Kunsthalle Pertolzhofen | ||||
| Ludwig-Gebhard-Museum | ||||
| Muzeum POHRANIČNÍ STRÁŽE | ||||
| Muzeum POHRANIČNÍ STRÁŽE objekt KOTCE | ||||
| Muzeum Pohraniční stráže, objekt Rota | ||||
| Muzeum Přimda | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Schwarzacher Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Seebarner Hammer | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Pleystein | ||||
| Waggon |
Libraries in Schönsee
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Marktbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oberviechtach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Vohenstrauß | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schönsee
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent im Wald |
Hotels in Schönsee
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schönsee
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Schönsee
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schönsee
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schönsee
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schönsee
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beim Strehern | ||||
| Familienbrauerei Jacob oHG | ||||
| Private Landbrauerei Scheuerer |
Stadiums & Teams in Schönsee
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schönsee
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilift Kapellenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Riedlberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Großer Arber | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Debrník | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohenbogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Freizeitzentrum Althütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Wurmstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowhill Mariánské Lázně | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Großbüchelberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schönsee
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Plzeň-Líně Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Arnbruck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnschwang ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Bezdružice Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cham-Janahof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheb Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chotěšov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deggendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Erbendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Erpužice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Griesau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kostelec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kříženec Planá Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lochousice | - | Small Airport |
| Manětín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Nittenau-Bruck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberhinkofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plešnice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rammertshof Amberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Schmidgaden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwandorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Staňkov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stará Voda Emergency Field | - | Small Airport |
| Straubing Airport | RBM | Small Airport |
| Tachov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tirschenreuth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Toužim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Schönsee
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| GLS PaketShop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schönsee
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 14-Nothelfer-Kapelle | |
| Allerseelenkapelle | |
| Glaserhanslkapelle | |
| Hammerkapelle | |
| Maria vom Siege | |
| Pfarrkirche St. Wenzeslaus | |
| St. Laurentius | |
| St. Maria Immaculata und der gute Hirte | |
| St. Nikolaus | |
| St. Vitus |
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What is the population of Schönsee?
Schönsee has a population of 2,720 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles.
Is Schönsee expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,412, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,400 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $322 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Schönsee?
Schönsee has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 45.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schönsee?
There are 106 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schönsee?
The median home value in Schönsee is $64,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $322. The homeownership rate is 77.2%.