Schönheide

Schönheide
Town hall Schönheide
Location of Schönheide within Erzgebirgskreis district
Location of Schönheide
Schönheide
Schönheide
Coordinates: 50°30′13″N 12°31′25″E / 50.50361°N 12.52361°E / 50.50361; 12.52361
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictErzgebirgskreis
Government
 • Mayor (2022–29) Thomas Lang
Area
 • Total
28.10 km2 (10.85 sq mi)
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
 • Total
4,017
 • Density143.0/km2 (370.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
08304
Dialling codes037755
Vehicle registrationERZ, ANA, ASZ, AU, MAB, MEK, STL, SZB, ZP

Schönheide is a municipality in Saxony's district of Erzgebirgskreis. It lies in the western Ore Mountains, and was founded as an industrial village.