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Laufen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Laufen is a fourth-order administrative division in Bavaria, Germany with 7,336 inhabitants, at 407 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 510 km to the north. The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport, 17 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Laufen · 09172122

Overview

Laufen is German town in the district of Berchtesgadener Land, Upper Bavaria, Germany — DE deutsche Stadt im Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Oberbayern.

It is located in Berchtesgadener Land, Stimmkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Germany.

The population is about 7,541 (2023).

It covers about 35 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 394 metre.

Also known as: Laufen/Salzach

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Berchtesgadener Land
  • Area 35 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 56' 18" N, 12° 56' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 407 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 7,336
  • Pop. Density 1,683 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.4%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Laufen
lauc
09172122

Weather in Laufen

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laufen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 7.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 14.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 316 W/m2.

Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,029.2 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 7.4 2.3 213 81 1,029.2 - / 0.00 42 0.0 n/a
6h 7.4 1.7 240 83 1,028.9 0.00 / 0.00 71 7.2 n/a
12h 14.6 3.4 315 55 1,026.9 0.18 / 0.18 82 316.5 n/a
18h 9.0 0.5 128 77 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.01 4 154.1 n/a
Tomorrow 5.5 1.3 152 90 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 6.0 1.0 144 86 1,027.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 7.5 n/a
36h 16.6 1.4 16 48 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 499.2 n/a
42h 9.2 1.3 168 78 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 283.9 n/a
Thursday 7.2 2.3 187 85 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 8.5 1.6 203 76 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 5.7 n/a
60h 13.5 3.0 304 62 1,022.7 0.04 / 0.04 100 228.7 n/a
66h 9.8 2.4 221 93 1,025.5 1.10 / 1.13 37 72.3 n/a
Friday 6.1 0.9 188 91 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.03 2 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laufen?
Now 7.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 14.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 316 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Laufen today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Laufen?
Local time is 11:42. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laufen?
Laufen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Laufen?
Population about 7,336.
What is the elevation of Laufen?
DEM 407 m.
Where is Laufen located?
It is at 47.93841, 12.93599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laufen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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