Steinheid i
Village · Thuringia

Steinheid

Germany

Now
10°
Local time
06:38 AM
Population
1.3K
Elevation
807 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 61/100
Main airport
ERF
58 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Berlin
At a glance

Steinheid is a village and a former municipality in the Sonneberg district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 December 2011, it is part of the town Neuhaus am Rennweg.

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The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).

August is the hottest month, with highs around 19°C (67°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (24°F).

The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Steinheid weather forecast
10°
Overcast
Feels like
10°
Humidity
97%
Wind
5 km/h SW
Gusts
22 km/h
Cloud cover
92%
Pressure
1020 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:41 / 18:20

Next 48 hours

10° 02 10° 05 10° 08 9° 11 45% 7° 14 76% 6° 17 78% 5° 20 43% 5° 23 33% 5° 02 49% 4° 05 35% 4° 08 35% 5° 11 39% 7° 14 29% 7° 17 8° 20 7° 23
Today
Oct 17
Light rain
11°5°
81% 6.7 mm 23 N
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Rain showers
8°4°
49% 0.8 mm 16 NE
Mon
Oct 19
Overcast
9°4°
0% 15 NE
Tue
Oct 20
Light rain
10°3°
2% 0.9 mm 11 E
Wed
Oct 21
Rain showers
9°4°
51% 15 mm 10 W
Thu
Oct 22
Overcast
7°3°
63% 17 SW
Fri
Oct 23
Overcast
9°3°
36% 15 S
Sat
Oct 24
Light rain
9°3°
29% 15 SW
Sun
Oct 25
Light drizzle
9°2°
20% 0.6 mm 18 S
Mon
Oct 26
Light drizzle
11°7°
22% 1.2 mm 13 SW
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
16°6°
16% 11 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Overcast
11°3°
22% 14 W
Thu
Oct 29
Partly cloudy
10°1°
25% 9 N
Fri
Oct 30
Overcast
9°1°
25% 11 NE
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
8°1°
0% 13 E
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
——
0% 0
European AQI43Moderate
PM2.520.4
PM1023.2
NO₂5.1
O₃50
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0
Climate

Best time to visit Steinheid

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–February)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 075150 mm Jan · 95 mmFeb · 81 mmMar · 89 mmApr · 73 mmMay · 78 mmJun · 91 mmJul · 103 mmAug · 85 mmSep · 85 mmOct · 84 mmNov · 98 mmDec · 115 mm 0°1°5°9°15°17°19°19°15°10°4°1° -5°-5°-2°1°6°9°11°10°7°3°-1°-3° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high0°1°5°9°15°17°19°19°15°10°4°1°
Average low-5°-5°-2°1°6°9°11°10°7°3°-1°-3°
Rainfall (mm)95818973789110385858498115
Rain days171415151616151514131617
Sunshine per day (h)1.52.73.75.16.56.76.96.45.13.71.81.3
Daylight (h)8.51011.713.715.416.41614.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)928679737172717278828791
Wind (km/h)151414131111111011121415
Go score1771942516061462641

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Activities

What to do in Steinheid, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Steinheid, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairPoorPoor
Skiing FairFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.

How each activity is rated
  • Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
  • Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
  • Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Tourist density

Steinheid: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
High
#139 in Germany
Busiest months
July–August
Quietest months
January–February
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Steinheid travel guide

What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.

Guide available in German

Steinheid ist ein kleiner Ferienort nahe des Rennsteigs im östlichen Thüringer Wald. Das auf 800 m Höhe liegende Bergstädtchen ist im Winter recht schneesicher und daher ein schönes Ziel für Freunde des nordischen Skisports. Im Sommer dagegen lädt das angenehme Höhenklima zu Wanderungen durch die weiten Wälder ein. Steinheid ist übrigens bekannt als Herstellungsort für den Thüringer Christbaumschmuck.

Politisch ist Steinheid ein Ortsteil von Neuhaus am Rennweg.

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Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Steinheid
Practical

Steinheid: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.889 EUR

Languages
German
Calling code
+49
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 11, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
  • Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
  • Beer (0.5 l)€5.60≈ $6.30
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $1.90
  • Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $13.00
  • Public transport ticket€2.10≈ $2.40
  • Mid-range hotel, per night€125≈ $145

Estimated from Germany’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 81% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
18:20
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Steinheid
Earthquake history

3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.4 (1989).

Map

How to get to Steinheid

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Steinheid

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

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Wildlife around here

The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.

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Climate in Steinheid

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Steinheid?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Steinheid is July–August (Skiing: December–February).

What is the weather like in Steinheid in October?

In October, Steinheid averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 84 mm of rain on about 13 days.

What is the rainiest month in Steinheid?

December, with rain on about 17 days.

What is the nearest airport to Steinheid?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 58 km away.

What power plugs are used in Germany?

Plug types C, F, at 230 V.

What currency is used in Germany?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Germany?

112.

Is Germany safe to visit?

US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.

When is Steinheid most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Steinheid least crowded?

The quietest months are January–February.

What time zone is Steinheid in?

Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the population of Steinheid?

About 1,311.