Schönwald, Bavaria

Schönwald
Town hall

Coat of arms
Schönwald
Location of Schönwald within Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge district
Coordinates: 50°12′N 12°5′E / 50.200°N 12.083°E / 50.200; 12.083Coordinates: 50°12′N 12°5′E / 50.200°N 12.083°E / 50.200; 12.083
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberfranken
District Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Government
  Mayor Klaus Jaschke (SPD)
Area
  Total 19.18 km2 (7.41 sq mi)
Elevation 610-718 m (−1,746 ft)
Population (2017-12-31)[1]
  Total 3,204
  Density 170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 95173
Dialling codes 09287
Vehicle registration WUN, SEL, REH, MAK
Website www.stadtschoenwald.de

Schönwald 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. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). September 2018.



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