Chalet „Panorama Peak“ Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- €45,827
- Occupancy
- 72.7%
- Daily rate
- €207
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Altenau brought in €12,615 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the national average of €13,243.
The short answer
Listings averaged €133 a night, about 5% lower than the national average of €140, and were booked on 36% of available nights, close to its 38%.
Timing matters: in October, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.4 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 38 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 38 active listings in Altenau.
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Gross bookings per Altenau listing averaged €12,615 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Germany average: €13,243), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Altenau listing brought in €4,330 in October, its best month, and €1,270 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
October earned about 3.4 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,820.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
October 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | €4,332 | 72.6% | €135 | €140 | 65 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €2,027 | 39.3% | €132 | €68 | 35 days | 4.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,681 | 40.9% | €139 | €54 | 18 days | 5.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €1,265 | 28.8% | €132 | €41 | 31 days | 2.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,533 | 34.5% | €138 | €55 | 41 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,476 | 38.1% | €135 | €48 | 31 days | 4.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,582 | 40.1% | €136 | €53 | 57 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,633 | 41.3% | €136 | €53 | 62 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,385 | 40.9% | €129 | €46 | 52 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €1,834 | 42.5% | €130 | €59 | 68 days | 6.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €1,491 | 44.5% | €127 | €48 | 54 days | 3.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | €1,576 | 47.0% | €118 | €53 | 51 days | 3.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Altenau address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Altenau Airbnb took in €12,615 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €590 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,110 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €2,130 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €770 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €500 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €10,485 | €19,470 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay17% of Altenau bookings | €2,130 | €3,950 |
| Gross bookings | €12,615 | €23,420 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Altenau listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,960 | −€3,630 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€2,130 | −€3,950 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€630 | −€1,170 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€250 | −€470 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€380 | −€700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€130 | −€130 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€60 | −€60 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€5,540 | −€10,110 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €7,075about €590 a month | €13,310about €1,110 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Altenau's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Altenau home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €1,950 a month, against €1,050 for the average one.
Occupancy
Altenau listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Germany average (38%). Occupancy swings from 29% in January to 73% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October was the busiest month in Altenau, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Altenau, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €133 over the past year, about 5% below the Germany average of €140. Rates peak in February and December at about €140 and bottom out in September at about €120.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about four times the rate of the bottom quarter.
December rates ran 17% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €132.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Altenau it averaged €49 over the past year, from about €41 in January to about €140 in October.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
October RevPAR was about 3.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €60. The 12-month RevPAR of €49 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 38 active listings, the monthly pattern in Altenau is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in October and bottomed out in January.
Guests book Altenau stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 68 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 42 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 38 active listings in Altenau display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Altenau.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Altenau neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Altenau Town Center, Kleinsteinhausen and Harz Mountains. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Altenau Town Center | Central location with easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. Ideal for tourists who want a convenient base for exploring Altenau and the surrounding Harz region. | Altenau Spa, Market Square, Harz National Park, St. Antony's Church, Local Hiking Trails |
| Kleinsteinhausen | A charming village area offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Great for families and nature lovers looking for a quiet stay away from the hustle and bustle. | Scenic Forest Paths, Nature Parks, Wildlife Observation, Local Farms, Hiking Opportunities |
| Harz Mountains | Stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities attract tourists year-round. Perfect for adventure seekers and those interested in hiking, skiing, and enjoying the great outdoors. | Brocken Mountain, Ski Resorts, Hiking Trails, Scenic Views, Mountain Biking |
| Gerode | A quaint village close to Altenau with traditional German architecture and peaceful surroundings. Attracts guests interested in a typical Lower Saxony experience. | Historic Buildings, Local Festivals, Nature Trails, Traditional Cuisine, Cultural Experiences |
| Hahnenklee-Bockswiese | Known for its winter sports and summer hiking opportunities, this area is popular among tourists for both seasons. A great investment for year-round visitors. | Bocksberg Mountain, Ski Lifts, Summer Toboggan Run, Hiking Trails, Local Restaurants |
| Oberharz | This region offers diverse outdoor activities throughout the year, making it a desirable location for tourists looking for adventure and relaxation in nature. | Lakes and Reservoirs, Mountain Trails, Canoeing Opportunities, Fishing Spots, Picnic Areas |
| Wildemann | A small village ideal for those seeking tranquility and enjoying nature. Offers a sense of community and local charm that attracts visitors looking for a peaceful stay. | Local Markets, Community Events, Natural Springs, Scenic Hiking, Cycling Paths |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Altenau is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 74%, about 3.5 times the share of houses (21%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Altenau Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.4% | 37 |
| Private room | 2.6% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Altenau Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 73.7% | 28 |
| House | 21.1% | 8 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.6% | 1 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.6% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Altenau (43% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (30%).
Altenau entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.7% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.7% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.2% | 16 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.2% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.4% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Altenau earned €10,300 over the past year, against €7,260 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 11 | €10,300 | €8,960 | €73 | 45% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16 | €7,260 | €10,400 | €125 | 33% |
Most Altenau listings are sized for couples and small families: 65% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 16% take eight or more.
Altenau listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 18.9% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 8.1% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 37.8% | 14 |
| 5 guests | 5.4% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 10.8% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 2.7% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 16.2% | 6 |
Altenau hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. 68% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Altenau: 89% of listings offer it, and 84% have a pet-friendly policy.
Share of Altenau listings with each common amenity
Guests
Altenau draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Germany. Berlin alone accounts for 12% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, most come from the Netherlands and Denmark. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 41%, followed by German and Spanish.
88% of Altenau guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Altenau guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 11.5% |
| Hamburg | 8.5% |
| Hanover | 4.5% |
| Bremen | 4.0% |
| Frankfurt | 3.0% |
Where Altenau guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 87.8% |
| Netherlands | 4.2% |
| Denmark | 3.8% |
| France | 0.9% |
| United States | 0.9% |
Languages spoken by Altenau guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.6% |
| German | 39.1% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Dutch | 2.3% |
Altenau Airbnbs average 4.74 stars, and 24% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.69.
Communication and check-in score highest in Altenau; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.75 |
| Cleanliness | 4.69 |
| Communication | 4.81 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.70 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Altenau listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Altenau listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 47.4% | 18 |
| 181-270 days | 44.7% | 17 |
| 91-180 days | 7.9% | 3 |
Days a year Altenau listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 7.9% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 44.7% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 31.6% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 15.8% | 6 |
The average Altenau booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year. 45% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Altenau
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
About eight in ten listings in Altenau accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Altenau listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Altenau, used by 47% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 47% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Altenau listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Altenau listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €77. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly €17 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 17% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Altenau, a two-bedroom unit, took in €45,800 over the past year, about 3.6 times the city's average of €12,600.
Chalet „Panorama Peak“ Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Pine Cone Hut Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Hirsch: Hänsel home | garden | barbecue | forest Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Inner Light_Altenau with private sauna Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Semi-detached houses with fireplace in Torfhaus, Harz Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Altenauer Coffee House Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.75 Professional management companies run one in five Altenau listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 42% of listings. 74% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 15 km, Clausthal-Zellerfeld (4 km away) earned the most per listing, about 21% more than Altenau. Bad Harzburg and Bad Grund were the busiest, each booked on 39% of nights against 36% in Altenau.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clausthal-Zellerfeld 4 km | 197 | €15,201 | €152 | 35% |
| Sankt Andreasberg 10 km | 56 | €10,474 | €144 | 33% |
| Goslar 11 km | 421 | €12,536 | €127 | 33% |
| Bad Harzburg 11 km | 293 | €11,866 | €107 | 39% |
| Osterode am Harz 13 km | 40 | €11,271 | €108 | 34% |
| Braunlage 14 km | 717 | €12,759 | €153 | 30% |
| Langelsheim 14 km | 90 | €11,704 | €125 | 34% |
| Bad Grund 15 km | 64 | €12,206 | €105 | 39% |
Markets elsewhere in Germany with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Altenau:
FAQ
An active Altenau Airbnb grossed €12,615 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 38 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,160 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Altenau listings earn between €714 and €2,160 in a typical month, and the top tenth €4,210 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Altenau were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the national average. October was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Altenau cost €133 before fees. Half of listings charge between €69 and €175, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Altenau listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Altenau Airbnb grossed €12,615 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the national average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €7,075 a year (about €590 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,110 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
October paid best over the past year, at €4,330 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Altenau listing was open to book earned €49 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €123 or more.
Altenau stays were booked 42 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Altenau Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Altenau Airbnbs 4.74 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Altenau Town Center, Kleinsteinhausen and Harz Mountains draw the most short-term rental interest in Altenau. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 38 active Airbnb listings in Altenau as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 4 km away.
In Altenau, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €77.
All of Germany had 37.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 933 Airbnb stays in Altenau, Germany in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Germany tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 38 active Airbnb listings in Altenau from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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