Schöneck, Saxony

Schöneck
Panorama of Schöneck
Location of Schöneck within Vogtlandkreis district
Location of Schöneck
Schöneck
Schöneck
Coordinates: 50°22′N 12°19′E / 50.367°N 12.317°E / 50.367; 12.317
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictVogtlandkreis
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
2,969
 • Density53.92/km2 (139.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
08261
Dialling codes037464
Vehicle registrationV, AE, OVL, PL, RC
Websitewww.stadt-schoeneck.de

Schöneck (German pronunciation: [ˈʃøːnɛk] ; 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.