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What is the elevation of Leavenworth WA?
• The elevation of Leavenworth WA is 1,171’, 357 meters. Leavenworth’s nearest ski resort is Stevens Pass. The base elevation at the Stevens Pass Snow Park is 4,061 feet (1,238 m) with the peak at 5,845’ (1,782 m).

What is the population of Leavenworth WA?
• In the 2010 US Census, the population of Leavenworth was 1,965. During festivals such as Oktoberfest and the Christmas Lighting Festival the guest population swells by the tens of thousands.

How long are the Christmas lights up in Leavenworth WA?
• Once the Christmas lights are lit during the annual Christmas Lighting Festival, the lights are on every evening through around Valentine’s Day, in mid-February.

What is the off-season in Leavenworth?
• The “off-season” begins in Leavenworth after the January Ice Fest, the first weekend after the New Year. The off-season extends through mid-May on a case by case basis. Your best bet is to contact individual hotels and booking agencies to find out about any off-season specials. For links to hotels, cabin booking agencies and private home and cabin rentals, check out the Accidental Bavarian Stay page.

How much snow does Leavenworth WA get?
• The annual mean snowfall in the city of Leavenworth is 90”, or 229 cm. For more weather information, including links to current weather and live webcams go to the Accidental Bavarian weather page.

Where can I get authentic German food in Leavenworth?
• There are a lot of options for authentic German food in Leavenworth WA. For everything from strudel to schnitzel, check out the Accidental Bavarian German food page.

Where can I find somewhere to eat or shop in Leavenworth WA on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day?
• Check out the Accidental Bavarian holiday dining page for a current list of restaurants with holiday hours and the holiday shopping page for businesses that are open.

Additional FAQS

How can I find a last-minute room reservation in Leavenworth WA?
• Hotels, condos, and cabins are often booked up to a year in advance for Christmas Lighting Festival weekends. Other weekend festivals have very low vacancy rates. If you’re planning a last minute trip during a festival weekend, contact individual hotels or rental agencies to find out who may have unexpected vacancies. Another option is to stay in Wenatchee and check out possible shuttle services for Christmas Lighting or Oktoberfest.

Where can I get medical care in Leavenworth WA? Is there a hospital in Leavenworth?
• Cascade Medical Center in the heart of Leavenworth, 817 Commercial St, is a Critical Access Hospital, providing medical care for Leavenworth, Cashmere, Peshastin, and the surrounding rural region of the Upper Columbia Valley. Cascade Medical Center is a Level Five trauma facility with the capability to provide medically necessary transport to Wenatchee, Spokane or Seattle.