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Sonthofen, Germany
Bavaria · Germany
Sonthofen is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 21,285. Elevation: 2,448 ft (746 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 21,285 |
| Population Density | 961 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5182°, 10.2826° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 163.9 inches (416 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,724 |
About Sonthofen
Sonthofen is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 21,285. The city sits at an elevation of 2,448 feet (746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Sonthofen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,724 |
| 55% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 830 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $107,800 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $539 |
| 54% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 40.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Housing Units | 8,514 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sonthofen
Sonthofen has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1629 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5182°N, 10.2826°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Sonthofen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (4.0").
Schools in Sonthofen
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volksschule Sonthofen an der Berghofer Straße (Grundschule) | - | - | - | - |
| Mittelschule Sonthofen | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori-Volksschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grund- und Mittelschule Sonthofen | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Sonthofen | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Fachoberschule Sonthofen | - | - | - | - |
| Grund- und Mittelschule Bad Hindelang | - | - | - | - |
| Gelände der Jugendbildungsstätte der JDAV | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sonthofen-Rieden Außenstelle Altstädten | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sonthofen
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitradio RT1 Südschwaben | charts, pop | AAC | |
| Radio free FM | alternative, community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AllgäuHIT | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Handwerker Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sonthofen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum | ||||
| Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum e.V. | ||||
| Allgäuer Burgenmuseum | ||||
| Allgäuer Steinerlebniswelt | ||||
| AlpenStadtMuseum Sonthofen | ||||
| Archäologischer Park Cambodunum | ||||
| Bergheu Museum | ||||
| Bergschau | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Erasmuskapelle | ||||
| Felixé Mina`s Haus | ||||
| Gallorömischer Tempelbezirk | ||||
| Glashütte Schmidsfelden im Allgäu | ||||
| Gschwenderhaus | ||||
| Haus für historisches Handwerk | ||||
| Heimat- und Handwerksmuseum Hindelang | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hofmühle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Oberstdorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Tannheim | ||||
| Hofgartensaal (Ausstellungen) | ||||
| Jakobe-Hüs | ||||
| Kempten-Museum im Zumsteinhaus | ||||
| Kleine Thermen | ||||
| Kleines Alpinmuseum | ||||
| Kunsthalle Kempten | ||||
| Kutschenmuseum Hinterstein | ||||
| Marstall Kempten | ||||
| MBZ-Modell Bahn Zentrum - Stellwerk "Süd" | ||||
| Mini-Mobil Museum | ||||
| Museum der Schirme | ||||
| Museumsdorf Erzgruben | ||||
| Nagelschmiede | ||||
| Naturparkzentrum Nagelfluhkette | ||||
| Obermühle | ||||
| Ostereier-Museum | ||||
| s'Huimatle | ||||
| Skimuseum | ||||
| Walser Museum | ||||
| Wassertormuseum | ||||
| Wunderkammer Elbigenalp |
Libraries in Sonthofen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Betzigau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Heiligkreuz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei im Walserhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Mediathek & Weltladen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Wiggensbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Buchenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Sulzberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Tannheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wildpoldsried | 0.0 | |||||
| Literaturhaus Allgäu | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei Sankt Magnus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kempten | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Isny | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei St. Mang | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sonthofen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemptener Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Viehmarkt / Flohmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kempten | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Wiggensbach |
Hotels in Sonthofen
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sonthofen
59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sonthofen
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sonthofen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sonthofen
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sonthofen
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sonthofen
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sonthofen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sonthofen
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sonthofen
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sonthofen
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sonthofen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bären Bier | ||||
| Bernardibräu | ||||
| Engelbräu | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Höss GmbH & Co KG | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Zötler GmbH | ||||
| Schäffler Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Sonthofen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sonthofen
101 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuol Motta Naluns | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parsenn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochwang – Goldgruben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Selfranga | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fideriser Heuberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kaunertaler Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nauders am Reschenpass | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madrisa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Silvretta-Bielerhöhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pitztaler Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pany | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sölden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grüsch Danusa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gargellen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rifflsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Galtür | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ischgl-Samnaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Junker - St. Antönien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Übungsgelände Valisera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mathon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flensa-Seewis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Silvretta Montafon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fendels | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| See | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kappl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Golm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kristberg-Silbertal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonnenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brandnertal – Brand/Bürserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rotecklift / Tobadill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Venet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flirsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochzeiger | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschardund – Nenzing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Arlberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Frastanz-Gurtis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Galtwiesenlift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raggal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochoetz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochoetz-Kühtai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonntag Stein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gföllberglift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bungerloch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laterns-Gapfohl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jöchelspitze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zwergberg Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Knittellifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Diedamskopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tallifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski lift Schwärzenbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heumöserlift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fellhorn/Kanzelwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ifen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biberwier - Marienberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Familienskipark Stanzach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ehrwalder Almbahn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Söllereck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lermoos - Grubigstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bödele | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nebelhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schetteregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Berwang | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schollenwiesenlift Höfen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hahnenkamm Höfen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochhäderich | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pfänder | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ofterschwang/Gunzesried | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochlitten-Riefensberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Füssener Jöchle-Grän | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hindelang Oberjoch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spieserlifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hinterstaufen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Immenstadt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skizentrum Pfronten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Thaler Höhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Buron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellegglifte – Faistenoy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sulzberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Isny / Felderhalde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sonthofen
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | FMM | Large Airport |
| Laupheim Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Lechfeld Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | ACH | Medium Airport |
| Agathazell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altenstadt Army Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen (Nord) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Wörishofen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biberach an der Riß Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Füssen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Geratshof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield | HOH | Small Airport |
| Illertissen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Isny Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kaufbeuren Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kempten-Durach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mindelheim-Mattsies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peiting Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reute/Bad Waldsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reutte-Höfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwabmünchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tannheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Kißlegg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wildberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sonthofen
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Postfiliale 525 |
Treatment Centers in Sonthofen
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alpenklinik Santa Maria | ||
| Fachklinik St. Marien | ||
| Kurklinik Allgäuer Bergbad |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonthofen
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Berghofer Kapelle | |
| Dreifaltigkeitskirche | |
| EFG Sonthofen | |
| Frauenkapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Gedächtniskapelle | |
| Heilig-Kreuz-Kapelle | |
| Hl. Familie | |
| Hofener Kapelle | |
| Hornkapelle | |
| Johanneskapelle | |
| Kalvarienbergkapelle | |
| Kalvarienkapelle | |
| Kapelle Heiligste Dreifaltigkeit | |
| Kapelle St. Johannes Nepomuk | |
| Kapelle St. Leonhard und Wendelin | |
| Königreichssaal | |
| Kriegergedächtniskapelle | |
| Lourdeskapelle | |
| Maria Heimsuchung |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sonthofen
What is the population of Sonthofen?
Sonthofen has a population of 21,285 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 961 people per square mile, spread across 22.1 square miles.
Is Sonthofen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,724, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,800 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sonthofen?
Sonthofen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches, with 163.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sonthofen?
There are 830 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sonthofen?
The median home value in Sonthofen is $107,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $539. The homeownership rate is 40.0%.