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Schwanau, Germany
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
Schwanau is a small city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 6,858. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schwanau
Schwanau is a municipality in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It was formed in 1971/1972 with the merger of the villages of Allmannsweier, Nonnenweier, Ottenheim and Wittenweier.
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| Population | 6,858 |
| Population Density | 445 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3667°, 7.7624° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Baden-Wurttemberg |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.9 inches (1,597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,643 |
About Schwanau
Schwanau is a small city in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 6,858. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schwanau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,643 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 267 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,743 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schwanau
Schwanau has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 785 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3667°N, 7.7624°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Schwanau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.9").
Schools in Schwanau
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwig-Frank-Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Bärbel von Ottenheim Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule / Silberberghalle | - | - | - | - |
| Evang. Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schwanau
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrock (FR) | rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schwarzwaldradio | 60er, 70er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWR dasding | ard, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWR Aktuell | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| baden.fm | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWR4 Freiburg | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Alsace (FR) | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) | oldies | AAC | |
| Baden fm nur deutsch | deutschpop, pop | AAC | |
| Accent 4 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azur FM 67 - Sélestat (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Azur FM 68 - Colmar (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitradio Ohr | - | AAC | |
| 4U 70s Flower (FR) | rock classic | MP3 | |
| Est FM (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Belle Vue (FR) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Krawallradio | deutschrock, hardmetal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Elsass (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Dark-Bites | alternative, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 1 (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio En Construction (FR) | campus radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Judaïca Strasbourg (FR) | religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cine-melody (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitradio Ohr 90er | 90's | AAC | |
| Dark Bites | alternative, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitradio MMD | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schwanau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus / Heimatmuseum / Tovarer Stuben | ||||
| Archäobotanischer Römergarten | ||||
| Aubette 1928 | ||||
| Bienenmuseum | ||||
| Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins | ||||
| Château Vodou | ||||
| Espace Henri Loux Vaisselle traditionnelle alsacienne | ||||
| Fassnachts-Marionetten-Ausstellung | ||||
| Ferme Linck | ||||
| Fotomuseum Hirsmüller | ||||
| Franzfelder Heimatstube | ||||
| Hammerschmiede | ||||
| Hammerschmiede | ||||
| Hanauer Museum | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kiechlinsbergen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Oberweier | ||||
| Heimatstube und Museumsdorfschiire | ||||
| Hilla-von-Rebay-Erinnerungsstätte | ||||
| Historischer Verein Schuttern | ||||
| Hochburgmuseum | ||||
| Hohberger Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hugenhofmühle | ||||
| Hummelhofmühle | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum | ||||
| Käserei Museum | ||||
| Kellermuseum | ||||
| Kirschenmuseum | ||||
| Königschaffhauser Tor | Fasnetsmuseum | ||||
| Krummholzenhofkapelle | ||||
| Kühlwasser-Pumpengebäude und Haselwander-Generator | ||||
| Kunsthalle Messmer | ||||
| Le Musée de l'Art Populaire Alsacien de Patrick Singer | ||||
| Le Vaisseau | ||||
| Les Secrets du Chocolat | ||||
| Lieu d'Europe | ||||
| Lotte`s Museum für Landwirtschaft | ||||
| Menton Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Mikwe | ||||
| Moscherosch-Ausstellung im Rathaus | ||||
| Musée Alsacien | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée de Benfeld | ||||
| Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame | ||||
| Musée de Minéralogie | ||||
| Musée de Sismologie et de Magnétisme Terrestre | ||||
| Musée des arts décoratifs | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée du Bain Rituel Juif | ||||
| Musée Historique | ||||
| Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim | ||||
| Musée Tomi Ungerer Centre International de l'Illustration | ||||
| Musée Würth | ||||
| Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art | ||||
| Museum Riegel | ||||
| Narrenschau Kenzingen | ||||
| Narrenscheune | ||||
| Oberrheinisches Tabakmuseum | ||||
| Old Watermill | ||||
| Ritterhaus-Museum | ||||
| Römeranlage | ||||
| Römisches Streifenhaus | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Simplicissimus-Haus | ||||
| Stadtgeschichtliche Ausstellung | ||||
| Stadtgeschichtliche Sammlung | ||||
| Städtisches Museum Margarethen Kapelle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Tonofenfabrik | ||||
| Stefanshofkapelle anno 1770 | ||||
| Taglöhnerhaus | ||||
| TEMOpolis | ||||
| Torhiesli | ||||
| Ufo | ||||
| Villa Jamm | ||||
| Vorderöstereich Museum |
Libraries in Schwanau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek im Dorftreff Kaffeesatz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bischheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Géographie et d'Aménagement | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'IUT Robert Schuman et de pharmacie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Robertsau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Robertsau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Dimière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du PEGE | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du PEGE | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale de Rhinau | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque Jean Egen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque municipale de Bischheim "LE SAPIN VERT" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nationale Universitaire de Strasbourg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei in der Zehntscheuer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Peter | 0.0 | |||||
| Deutsches Tagebucharchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Kippenheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Malterdingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Ringsheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindezentrum Hl. Dreifaltigkeit | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Jakobus | 0.0 | |||||
| köb bv - Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Laurentius | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Alinéa | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Studium | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Kehl | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Lahr | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Malraux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Cronenbourg | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Meinau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Meinau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Neudorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Denise Rack-Salomon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Neuhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Neuhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Frida Kahlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gisèle Halimi | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Hautepierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Hautepierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jeunesse Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Moulin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marceau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marceau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges (Centre ville) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Ettenheim | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schwanau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube | |||||
| AMAP du jardin d'Agnès et de la ferme Lindgrube | |||||
| Freiämter Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Galerie Decorde | |||||
| Galerie Decorde | |||||
| Halle de marché | |||||
| Halle du marché de Neudorf | |||||
| Halle du Marché Gare | |||||
| Les Halles du Scilt | |||||
| Les Halles du Scilt | |||||
| Lindenplatz | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de la Meinau | |||||
| Marché de la Meinau | |||||
| Marché du frais et du bio | |||||
| Marché du Terroir | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire de Schiltigheim | |||||
| Marché place de Bordeaux | |||||
| Marché place de Bordeaux | |||||
| Marie-Müller-Platz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Rappenplatz | |||||
| Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof | |||||
| Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt auf dem historischen Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt auf dem Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt auf dem Schlossplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kehl | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kehl |
Hotels in Schwanau
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schwanau
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Schwanau
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schwanau
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schwanau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schwanau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Grüner | ||||
| Bières artisanales Artzner | ||||
| Bières artisanales Artzner | ||||
| Bio Brasseurs | ||||
| Brasserie 3 Mâts | ||||
| Brasserie 3 Mâts | ||||
| Brasserie Bendorf | ||||
| Brasserie Bendorf | ||||
| Brauwerk Baden | ||||
| Dammenmühle-Brauhaus | ||||
| Labbb | ||||
| Labbb | ||||
| Le Brassin des Frangins | ||||
| Les Brasseurs du Ried | ||||
| Matten | ||||
| Micro Brasserie | ||||
| Micro Brasserie | ||||
| Ostel Bräu | ||||
| Overground Brewing | ||||
| Overground Brewing | ||||
| Perle | ||||
| Römerbräu Riegel |
Stadiums & Teams in Schwanau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schwanau
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Hofeck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Feldberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kalte Herberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adlerschanzen Schönwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lac Blanc | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Champ du Feu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skistadion Kniebis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hundseck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Mehliskopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schwanau
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | Large Airport |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | Large Airport |
| Colmar Houssen airport | CMR | Medium Airport |
| Lahr Airport | LHA | Medium Airport |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Albé-Val de Villé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baden-Oos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bremgarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace | - | Small Airport |
| Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haguenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hütten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kehl-Sundheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirchzarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Müllheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Musbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Offenburg-Baden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rastatt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reiselfingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheinstetten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Salmbach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saverne Steinbourg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schweighofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Söller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trimbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winzeln-Schramberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wissembourg Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Schwanau
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adelis | ||
| BDH-Therapiezentrum Ortenau | ||
| Centre de Neuro-Psychiatrie de l'Esplanade | ||
| Centre Médico Sportif Meinau CMSM | ||
| Centre Ophtalmologique du Rhin | ||
| Clinique de la Vision | ||
| Cmsi | ||
| EPSAN - Hôpital de Jour | ||
| Excel Vision | ||
| Expert Vision Center | ||
| Friedrich Haus Ärzte | ||
| InWe'Care | ||
| Les instituts de la clinique de l'Orangerie | ||
| MediClin Staufenburg Klinik | ||
| Reha Klinik St. Landelin | ||
| Simse imagerie médicale |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schwanau
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| evang. Kirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Schwanau
What is the population of Schwanau?
Schwanau has a population of 6,858 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 445 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles.
Is Schwanau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,643, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Schwanau?
Schwanau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schwanau?
There are 267 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schwanau?
The median home value in Schwanau is $95,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $475. The homeownership rate is 66.1%.