Schönsee

municipality of Germany

Schönsee is a town in Schwandorf in Bavaria, Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic, 38 km northeast of Schwandorf, and 34 km southeast of Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

Schönsee
Aerial view
Aerial view
Coat of arms of Schönsee
Location of Schönsee within Schwandorf district
Schönsee is located in Germany
Schönsee
Schönsee
Schönsee is located in Bavaria
Schönsee
Schönsee
Coordinates: 49°31′N 12°33′E / 49.517°N 12.550°E / 49.517; 12.550
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictSchwandorf
Municipal assoc.Schönsee
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Reinhard Kreuzer[1]
Area
 • Total50.27 km2 (19.41 sq mi)
Elevation
655 m (2,149 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,391
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
92539
Dialling codes0 96 74
Vehicle registrationSAD
Websitewww.vg-schoensee.de
Schönsee winter 2012

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