Schönwald, Bavaria

Schönwald
Town hall
Location of Schönwald within Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge district
Location of Schönwald
Schönwald
Schönwald
Coordinates: 50°12′N 12°5′E / 50.200°N 12.083°E / 50.200; 12.083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictWunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Klaus Jaschke[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total
19.19 km2 (7.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation
718 m (2,356 ft)
Lowest elevation
610 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
3,165
 • Density164.9/km2 (427.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
95173
Dialling codes09287
Vehicle registrationWUN, SEL, REH, MAK
Websitewww.stadtschoenwald.de

Schönwald (German pronunciation: [ˈʃøːnvalt] ) is a town in the district of Wunsiedel, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated near the border with the Czech Republic, five km northwest of Selb and 18 km southeast of Hof.

Schönwald is famous for its porcelain industry.

References

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2023" (in German). Federal Statistical Office of Germany. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.