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Schwaigen, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Schwaigen is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 621. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
621 Population 28/sq mi density
2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
80.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,006 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,006 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

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People

Population621
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$634
Ownership56.9%
Housing Units248

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain80.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Population621
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates47.6167°, 11.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation80.3 inches (2,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall216.4 inches (550 cm)
Median Household Income$35,006

About Schwaigen

Schwaigen is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 621. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schwaigen is $35,006, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Schwaigen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$35,006
53% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schwaigen is $126,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $634 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 248 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,800
55% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$634
45% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.9%
Owner-Occupied56.9%
Renter-Occupied43.1%
Housing Units248

Property Tax

Climate in Schwaigen

Schwaigen has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1334 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -4.7° / 3.8° 70.4
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -4.4° / 5.4° 68.6
Mar 4°C / 39°F -1.3° / 9.3° 92.2
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F 2° / 13.8° 87.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18° 147.4
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.3° 167.9
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23° 168.8
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11° / 22.9° 172.3
Sep 13°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.3° 114.1
Oct 9°C / 48°F 3.9° / 14.1° 89.6
Nov 3.7°C / 39°F -0.6° / 8° 81.5
Dec 0.4°C / 33°F -3.7° / 4.4° 73.3
Schwaigen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below Germany avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (56.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates47.6167°N, 11.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above Germany avg
Snowfall 216.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

401 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2022.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 130 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 98 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 85 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 46 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 143 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 129 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 128 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 131 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 130 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 129 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 99 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 81 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 64 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 56 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 144 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
Aug 1, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.0 144 km
Aug 20, 1990 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria M4.0 50 km
Jan 17, 2018 2 km NE of Innerbraz, Austria M4.0 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Schwaigen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Schwaigen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Eschenlohe
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Radio Stations near Schwaigen

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Tirol HQ (AT) orf, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Life Radio Tirol - MUSIC ONLY (AT) MP3
Radio VM1 (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
Life Radio Tirol (AT) pop, rock AAC
Life Radio Tirol - Schlagerpuls (AT) MP3
Radio U1 Tirol (AT) MP3 192 kbps
Radio VM1 - Steiermark (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
ORF Tirol (AT) orf, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alpenwelle MP3 128 kbps
Radio VM1 - Wien (AT) folklore, schlager MP3
Radio Oberland 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
T-Rock (AT) classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Life Radio Tirol- Alles Malle (AT) MP3
Munichs Hardest Hits classic rock MP3
Radio Welle Landsberg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schwaigen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
13c Bienenhaus
BAHNORAMA anno 1926
Bauernhofmuseum Reinthal
Bergbaumuseum Peißenberg
Bergwerksmuseum Penzberg
BLAU RAUM
Bobschuppen (Bobmuseum)
Dorfmuseum Ohlstadt im Kaulbachhaus
Ehrwalder Heimatmuseum
Eingangsgebäude
Eisenhower Museum
Faszination Erlebnismuseum Zugspitze
Franz Marc Museum
Ganghofermuseum
Geigenbau-Museum
Heimatmuseum Eglfing
Heimatmuseum Uffing
Höllental Museum
Info-Pavillon
mSE Kunsthalle
Münter-Haus
Museum Aschenbrenner
Museum im Bierlinghaus
Museum im Klösterle
Museum im Schusterhaus
Museum Polling
Museum Werdenfels
Natur-Informationszentrum Bergwelt Karwendel
Oberammergau Museum
Richard-Strauß-Institut
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Stadtmuseum Penzberg
Stadtmuseum Weilheim
Staffelseemuseum
The wood's way
Wallfahrtsmuseum
Weilheimer Krippenmuseum
Wetzsteinmuseum

Libraries in Schwaigen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Garmisch0.0
Bücherei Grainau0.0
Bücherei Hindenburgstraße0.0
Bücherei Peißenberg0.0
Bücherei Penzberg0.0
Bücherei und Dorfmuseum0.0
Evangelische Jugend- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Krün0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Iffeldorf0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Partenkirchener Bücherei0.0
Stadtarchive Weilheim0.0
Stadtbücherei Weilheim0.0

Farmers Markets in Schwaigen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Weilheimer Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Partenkirchen
Wochenmarkt Penzberg

Hotels in Schwaigen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus zur Brücke

Restaurants in Schwaigen

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Habersetzer
Gasthaus zur Brücke
Hotel-Restaurant Tonihof
Taverne Athen

Train Stations in Schwaigen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eschenlohe

Banks in Schwaigen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank

Breweries in Schwaigen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Mittenwald
Glentleitner Brauerei
Karwendelbräu
Unserdorfbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Schwaigen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schwaigen

68 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Familienskipark Stanzach 0.0 $0
Rofan Seilbahn 0.0 $0
Ski resort Zugspitze 0.0 $0
Karwendel Bergbahn 0.0 $0
Berwang 0.0 $0
Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen 0.0 $0
Lermoos - Grubigstein 0.0 $0
Ehrwalder Almbahn 0.0 $0
Mühlberg Scharnitz 0.0 $0
Garmisch-Classic Skiarea 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Leutasch - Katzenkopflift 0.0 $0
Biberwier - Marienberg 0.0 $0
Seefeld / Birkenlift & Geigenbühellift 0.0 $0
Seefeld - Rosshütte 0.0 $0
Kellerjoch 0.0 $0
Spieljoch - Fügen 0.0 $0
Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen 0.0 $0
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 $0
Skilift Beuerberg 0.0 $0
Brauneck 0.0 $0
Steckenberg 0.0 $0
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 $0
Buron 0.0 $0
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 $0
Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 $0
Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf 0.0 $0
Christlum 0.0 $0
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 $0
Olympiaschanzen 0.0 $0
Hahnenkamm Höfen 0.0 $0
Eckbauer 0.0 $0
Schollenwiesenlift Höfen 0.0 $0
Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen 0.0 $0
Bergeralm 0.0 $0
Venet 0.0 $0
Serlesbahnen 0.0 $0
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 $0
Skilift Floiten Ginzling 0.0 $0
Sonnenbergbahn 0.0 $0
Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital 0.0 $0
Hintertuxer Gletscher 0.0 $0
Krößbach 0.0 $0
Schlick 2000 0.0 $0
See 0.0 $0
Stubai 0.0 $0
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 0.0 $0
Fendels 0.0 $0
Stubaier Gletscher 0.0 $0
Rifflsee 0.0 $0
Sölden 0.0 $0
Hochoetz-Kühtai 0.0 $0
Nordkette 0.0 $0
Bungerloch 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochfügen - Zillertal 0.0 $0
Bergisel Schanze 0.0 $0
Glungezer 0.0 $0
Rangger Köpfl 0.0 $0
Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens 0.0 $0
Kühtai 0.0 $0
Pitztaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Hochoetz 0.0 $0
Patscherkofel 0.0 $0
Sonnenberglift in Gries 0.0 $0
Galtwiesenlift 0.0 $0
Axamer Lizum 0.0 $0
Mayrhofen Hippach 0.0 $0
Hochzeiger 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schwaigen

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Innsbruck AirportINNLarge Airport
Munich AirportMUCLarge Airport
Lechfeld Air BaseMedium Airport
Oberpfaffenhofen AirportOBFMedium Airport
Altenstadt Army AirfieldSmall Airport
Altstetten Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Antdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Wörishofen (Nord) AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Wörishofen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Benediktbeuern AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo Volo TrensSmall Airport
Dachau-Gröbenried AirfieldSmall Airport
Füssen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Geratshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Greiling AirfieldSmall Airport
Heimatshofen Private Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Jesenwang AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaufbeuren Air BaseSmall Airport
Kleinhartpenning ULSmall Airport
Königsdorf Gliding CenterSmall Airport
Mindelheim-Mattsies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Paterzell AirfieldSmall Airport
Peißenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Peiting AirfieldSmall Airport
Reutte-Höfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleissheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwabmünchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollach AirstripSmall Airport
Starnberg-Landstetten AirfieldSmall Airport
Sterzing / Vipiteno AirfieldSmall Airport
Thannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangen bei Starnberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Warngau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schwaigen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik am Kofel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schwaigen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedhofskapelle
Ölbergkapelle
Pfarrkirche
St. Nikolaus
St. Wolfgang

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 Schwaigen

What is the population of Schwaigen?

Schwaigen has a population of 621 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles.

Is Schwaigen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,006, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $634 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Schwaigen?

Schwaigen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.3 inches, with 216.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schwaigen?

There are 24 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schwaigen?

The median home value in Schwaigen is $126,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $634. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.

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