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Unterammergau, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Unterammergau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 1,435. Elevation: 2,746 ft (837 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,435 Population 87/sq mi density
2,746 ft Elevation 837 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
4.8 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $594/mo rent

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About Unterammergau

Unterammergau

Unterammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. It is the site of the 11th-century Chapel of St Leonhard, patron saint of horses, which is the terminus of the annual Leonhardritt and Blessing of the Animals.

People

Population1,435
Density87/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$594
Ownership55.2%
Housing Units574

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain80.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation2,746 ft (837 m)
Population1,435
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation2,746 ft (837 m)
Coordinates47.6166°, 11.0272°
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 Unterammergau

Unterammergau is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 1,435. The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet (837 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 Unterammergau is $35,006, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Unterammergau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Unterammergau is $118,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 55.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 574 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.2%
Owner-Occupied55.2%
Renter-Occupied44.8%
Housing Units574

Property Tax

Climate in Unterammergau

Unterammergau 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
Unterammergau 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 2,746 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

Elevation2,746 ft (837 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates47.6166°N, 11.0272°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

433 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 M4.8 125 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 77 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 99 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 147 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 39 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 124 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 124 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 121 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 125 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 73 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 93 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 123 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 59 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 138 km
Jul 17, 1996 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria M4.1 62 km
Jan 17, 2018 2 km NE of Innerbraz, Austria M4.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 27 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Unterammergau 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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Radio Stations near Unterammergau

14 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 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
Handwerker Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Welle Landsberg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Unterammergau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BAHNORAMA anno 1926
Bauernhofmuseum Reinthal
Bergbaumuseum Peißenberg
Bobschuppen (Bobmuseum)
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Ohlstadt im Kaulbachhaus
Ehrwalder Heimatmuseum
Eisenhower Museum
Faszination Erlebnismuseum Zugspitze
Flößermuseum Lechbruck
Ganghofermuseum
Geigenbau-Museum
Hammerschmiede Museum
Heimatmuseum Eglfing
Heimatmuseum Uffing
Höllental Museum
Info-Pavillon
Kamera Museum Steingaden
Klostermuseum im Pfarrhof
Kutschenmuseum Schwabsoien
mSE Kunsthalle
Münter-Haus
Museum Aschenbrenner
Museum im Bierlinghaus
Museum im Klösterle
Museum Polling
Museum Werdenfels
Oberammergau Museum
Richard-Strauß-Institut
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Schlossmuseum Murnau
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Weilheim
Staffelseemuseum
Strumpfmuseum
The wood's way
Wallfahrtsmuseum
Weilheimer Krippenmuseum
Wetzsteinmuseum
Zunftmuseum

Libraries in Unterammergau

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

Farmers Markets in Unterammergau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Weilheimer Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Partenkirchen

Hotels in Unterammergau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boutique-Hotel LARTOR

Restaurants in Unterammergau

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

August-Schuster-Haus
Brunnenkopfhütte
Bún Viet
Gasthof Stern
Kolbensattelhütte
La Fattoria
Restaurant Hieronymus
Schleifmühle
Schloßhotel Linderhof
Steckenbergalm

Cafes in Unterammergau

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Aurhammer
Ludwig's

Castles in Unterammergau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Linderhof Palace

Banks in Unterammergau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kressparkasse Garmisch-Partenkirchen
VR-Bank Werdenfels eG

Breweries in Unterammergau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Mittenwald

Stadiums & Teams in Unterammergau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Unterammergau

73 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mühlberg Scharnitz 0.0 $0
Schollenwiesenlift Höfen 0.0 $0
Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen 0.0 $0
Garmisch-Classic Skiarea 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
Eckbauer 0.0 $0
Familienskipark Stanzach 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
Toni Seelos Sprungschanzen 0.0 $0
Seefeld - Gschwandtkopf 0.0 $0
Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" 0.0 $0
Skilift Beuerberg 0.0 $0
Brauneck 0.0 $0
Sulzberg 0.0 $0
Ellegglifte – Faistenoy 0.0 $0
Steckenberg 0.0 $0
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 $0
Buron 0.0 $0
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 $0
Nordkette 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 $0
Spieserlifte 0.0 $0
Hindelang Oberjoch 0.0 $0
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 $0
Christlum 0.0 $0
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 $0
Olympiaschanzen 0.0 $0
Hahnenkamm Höfen 0.0 $0
Bergeralm 0.0 $0
Venet 0.0 $0
Serlesbahnen 0.0 $0
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 $0
Sonnenbergbahn 0.0 $0
Elferlifte Neustift im Stubaital 0.0 $0
Hintertuxer Gletscher 0.0 $0
Krößbach 0.0 $0
Kappl 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
Ischgl-Samnaun 0.0 $0
Rifflsee 0.0 $0
Sölden 0.0 $0
Kühtai 0.0 $0
Knittellifte 0.0 $0
Jöchelspitze 0.0 $0
Bungerloch 0.0 $0
Gföllberglift 0.0 $0
Bergisel Schanze 0.0 $0
Glungezer 0.0 $0
Rangger Köpfl 0.0 $0
Muttereralm - Mutters/Götzens 0.0 $0
Pitztaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Hochoetz-Kühtai 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
Hochzeiger 0.0 $0
Flirsch 0.0 $0

Airports Near Unterammergau

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Innsbruck AirportINNLarge 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
Jesenwang AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaufbeuren Air BaseSmall Airport
Kempten-Durach AirfieldSmall 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 Unterammergau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik am Kofel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Unterammergau

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hl. Herz Jesu
Hubertuskapelle
Josefs Kapelle
Kappelkirche
Katholische Pfarrkirche Sankt Nikolaus
Marienkapelle
Schleifmühlenkapelle
St.-Anna-Kapelle Linderhof

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 Unterammergau

What is the population of Unterammergau?

Unterammergau has a population of 1,435 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 16.4 square miles.

Is Unterammergau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,006, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Unterammergau?

Unterammergau 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 Unterammergau?

There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Unterammergau?

The median home value in Unterammergau is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594. The homeownership rate is 55.2%.

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