Schönwald, Bavaria

Schönwald

Coat of arms
Schönwald

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
Area
  Total 19.18 km2 (7.41 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 3,207
  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 municipality 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.

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