Schöneck, Saxony
Schöneck | |
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Panorama of Schöneck | |
Location of Schöneck within Vogtlandkreis district | |
| Coordinates: 50°22′N 12°19′E / 50.367°N 12.317°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Vogtlandkreis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2023–30) | Andy Anders |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.06 km2 (21.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 2,873 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 08261 |
| Dialling codes | 037464 |
| Vehicle registration | V, AE, OVL, PL, RC |
| Website | www |
Schöneck (also: Schöneck/Vogtl.) is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Plauen, and 35 km (22 mi) north of Cheb. Schöneck is known as the biggest ski resort in the eastern part of Germany. With more than 700 m (church) it is the highest-located town in the Vogtland district. It is in the 'music corner', a region so-called because of its history of production of musical instruments.