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Apensen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Apensen is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,987. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,987 Population 89/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,368 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,368 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $565/mo rent

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About Apensen

Apensen

Apensen is a municipality southwest of Hamburg (Germany). Apensen has a population of about 3,000, the area of 20.74 km2 and belongs to the district Stade, Lower Saxony.

People

Population2,987
Density89/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,368

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$565
Ownership60.3%
Housing Units1,195

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population2,987
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates53.4383°, 9.6174°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (49 cm)
Median Household Income$31,368

About Apensen

Apensen is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,987. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Apensen is $31,368, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Apensen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,368
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Apensen is $113,000, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $565 (51% below the national average of $1,163). 60.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,195 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,000
60% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$565
51% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.3%
Owner-Occupied60.3%
Renter-Occupied39.7%
Housing Units1,195

Property Tax

Climate in Apensen

Apensen has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -0.4° / 4.2° 69.0
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -0.2° / 5.4° 60.1
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 9° 56.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.1° 38.7
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.2° 58.9
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.6° / 21.1° 72.4
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.2° 91.2
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 23.1° 80.5
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19° 68.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.7° 67.1
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.2° 63.7
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.6° / 5° 77.0
Apensen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area33.7 sq mi (87.3 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates53.4383°N, 9.6174°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above Germany avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 87 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 84 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 138 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Apensen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Apensen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Apensen - - - -
Schulzentrum Apensen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Apensen

77 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR Info (Niedersachsen) cultural news, culture MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info (Hamburg) culture, information MP3 128 kbps
NDR 2 pop MP3 128 kbps
NDR 90,3 music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hamburg - AAC
ByteFM (192k) indie, pop MP3 192 kbps
NDR 2 - Niedersachsen - MP3 128 kbps
N-JOY pop MP3 128 kbps
* TOP 100 CLUB CHARTS * | DJ TOP 100 | UP-TO-DATE | DJ CHARTS - CLUBBING HITS - - DEEP HOUSE - LOUNGE - DANCE - TECHNO - RAVE - EDM - HOUSE - TECHHOUSE - REMIX - TRANCE - HARDSTYLE - MINIMAL - IBIZA - CHILLOUT - LOUNGE - URBAN - HIP HOP - RNB - SUMMER IB #charts, #edm MP3 192 kbps
0R - PIANO JAZZ LOUNGE || Jazz, Piano, Lounge, Smooth, Chill, Relax, Soft, Acoustic, Instrumental, Evening, Romantic, Background, Coffee, Mellow, Elegant acoustic, ambient MP3 192 kbps
NDR Kultur classical, culture MP3 128 kbps
NDR 2 (Hamburg) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
ByteFM no ads MP3 192 kbps
Laut.FM Kinderradio children, kids MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info (Schleswig-Holstein) culture, information MP3 128 kbps
tagesschau24 ard, nachrichten MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info Hamburg news MP3 128 kbps
NDR Kultur (AAC 192) - AAC 256 kbps
bigFM Hamburg charts, hip-hop MP3
Babaganousha Radio - AAC 96 kbps
Sportschau Radio Liga2 Konferenz 2.bundesliga MP3 128 kbps
pure fm - hamburgs electronic radio - MP3 128 kbps
NDR 2 (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Freies Sender Kombinat Hamburg - OGG 320 kbps
Rock Antenne Hamburg (AAC) rock AAC
ZEPPELIN STELLE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ankerherz pop MP3 192 kbps
Beats Radio - MP3
Byte FM misc MP3 128 kbps
Byte.fm - MP3 128 kbps
ByteFM | HH-UKW afrobeat, beats MP3 128 kbps
Babaganousha Labs goa, psychedelic AAC 96 kbps
DREAMPOP-RADIO (https) acoustic, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Energy Top 40 alle neuen clubhits, charts MP3 128 kbps
Hamburg Zwei 80er, christmas AAC
DARKCLUB-RADIO ebm, futurepop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO REEPERBAHN 90er 90er MP3 192 kbps
RADIO REEPERBAHN - MP3 192 kbps
Laut.fm Post-Rock instrumental rock, post-rock MP3 128 kbps
NDR Fernsehen Hamburg ard, drittes programm AAC 1672 kbps
NDR Info (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) info, local news MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info information MP3 128 kbps
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Dreampop Radio alternative, folk MP3 128 kbps
ahoy alternative, electro MP3 128 kbps
electric-circus edm, electro MP3 128 kbps
Black Tapes On Air hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
NSR Stadtradio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Just Easy - MP3 128 kbps
Abstrait - MP3 128 kbps
1000 Hamburg charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
80s christmas - MP3
Ambient Radio - MP3 128 kbps
MABU Beatz Radio - Minimal minimal, minimal techno MP3 128 kbps
SOULBROTHA Radio funk, hip hop MP3 192 kbps
Rentner-Radio 60er und 70er jahre ... und natürlich zeitlose hits!! eine musikalische zeitreise zurück in die besten jahre der generation im ruhestand!!, das rentner radio spielt 24 stunden nur die ohrwürmer und evergreens der 50er MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info (Hamburg) ( MP3 HTTPS-deeplink) cultural news, culture MP3 128 kbps
RADIO Reeperbahn Weihnachten weihnachten, xmas MP3 192 kbps
Path through the Forest alternative, avant-garde MP3 128 kbps
TIDE.radio misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mittelweser pop MP3 192 kbps
MABU Beatz Radio - Techno techno MP3 128 kbps
Makrele St.Pauli - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zwiebel alternate, chill MP3 192 kbps
917xfm - MP3 192 kbps
Tannenbaumradio christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Soulallnighter jazz, soul MP3 128 kbps
Moviedance soundtracks MP3 128 kbps
RADIO REEPERBAHN Deep chillout, deephouse MP3 192 kbps
Laut.Fm-Truckersmp latin pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
FG Chic Germany funk, smooth lounge AAC
laut.fm DarkClubRadio alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
radio42 boogie, funk MP3 192 kbps
Electricfabric - MP3 128 kbps
Laut.FM Mojo funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Longitude nontango MP3 128 kbps
Gábor Hering - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Apensen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bargheer-Museum
Bargheer-Museum
Bargheer-Museum
Bargheer-Museum
Bargheer-Museum
Bargheer-Museum
Bienenmuseum Moorrege
Buxtehude Museum for regional history and art
Deutsches Baumschulmuseum
Deutsches Klein- und Feldbahn Museum
Doll Museum Falkenstein
Ernst Barlach Museum
Fischerhaus Museum
Fischerhaus Museum
Freilichtmuseum auf der Insel
Greundiek
Handwerkermuseum
Handwerksmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Stade
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
Jenisch Haus Stiftung Historisches Museum Hamburg
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
KL!CK Kindermuseum
Kleinbahn-EG Deinste
Kunstpunkt Schleusenhaus
Loki-Schmidt-Haus
Loki-Schmidt-Haus
Loki-Schmidt-Haus
Loki-Schmidt-Haus
Loki-Schmidt-Haus
Möller-Technicon
Mölln Hof
Mühlenmuseum Moisburg
Mühlenmuseum Moisburg
Museum Altes Land
Museum Estebrügge
Museumsbahn
Museumsbauernhof Wennerstorf
Naturkundliches Museum
Pinneberg Museum
Röhrenradio-Museum
Schwedenspeicher
Stadtarchiv Schenefeld
Stadtarchiv Schenefeld
Stadtarchiv Schenefeld
Stadtgeschichtliches Heimatmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stellmacherei Langenrehm
Verein für Bäuerliches Hauswesen Bliedersdorf e. V.
Vierdörfer Dönz Heimatmuseum

Libraries in Apensen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ärztliche Bibliothek, Asklepios Westklinikum Hamburg0.0
Bibliothek der Akademie Internationale Ökumene0.0
Bibliothek der Akademie Internationale Ökumene0.0
Bibliothek der Akademie Internationale Ökumene0.0
Bibliothek, Kuratorium für Forschung im Küsteningenieurwesen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Halstenbek-Krupunder0.0
Bücherei Halstenbek-Ort0.0
Bücherei im Rathaus0.0
Bücherei Jork0.0
Bücherei Rellingen0.0
Bücherei Schenefeld0.0
Bücherhalle0.0
Bücherhalle Elbvororte0.0
Bücherhalle Elbvororte0.0
Bücherhalle Elbvororte0.0
Bücherhalle Neugraben0.0
Egenbüttler Bücherschrank0.0
Fachbereichsbibliothek Biologie, Standort Klein Flottbek0.0
Fachbereichsbibliothek Biologie, Standort Klein Flottbek0.0
Fachbereichsbibliothek Biologie, Standort Klein Flottbek0.0
Fachbereichsbibliothek Biologie, Standort Klein Flottbek0.0
Fachbereichsbibliothek Biologie, Standort Klein Flottbek0.0
Fachinformationsstelle Bibliothek, Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr0.0
Fachinformationsstelle Bibliothek, Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr0.0
Fachinformationsstelle Bibliothek, Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr0.0
Friedrich-Huth-Bücherei0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Hollenstedt0.0
Stadtarchiv Wedel0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stade0.0
Stadtbücherei Pinneberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Uetersen0.0
Stadtbücherei Wedel0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Apensen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halstenbeker Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Neugrabener Wochenmarkt
Öko-Wochenmarkt
Öko-Wochenmarkt
Öko-Wochenmarkt
Öko-Wochenmarkt
Schafmarktplatz
Wedeler Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Am Sande in Tostedt
Wochenmarkt Blankenese
Wochenmarkt Blankenese
Wochenmarkt Blankenese
Wochenmarkt Neu Wulmstorf
Wochenmarkt Uetersen

Restaurants in Apensen

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhofsgastätte Apensen
Beef Kitchen
Oxbow Corner

Cafes in Apensen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tschritter Hofcafe

Dentists in Apensen

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Julia Braun

Train Stations in Apensen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apensen

Gas Stations in Apensen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Classic Tankstelle

Banks in Apensen

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Stade
Volksbank Geest eG

Breweries in Apensen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ratskeller

Stadiums & Teams in Apensen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Apensen

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Faßberg Air Base-Medium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Aukrug Airfield-Small Airport
Boberg Airfield-Small Airport
Fischbek Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenholm Airfield-Small Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Holtorfsloh Airfield-Small Airport
Höpen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoya Airfield-Small Airport
Hüttenbusch Airfield-Small Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen Airfield-Small Airport
Lauenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield-Small Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield-Small Airport
Seedorf Airfield-Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek-Small Airport
Stade Airfield-Small Airport
Tarmstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Uetersen-Heist Airfield-Small Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield-Small Airport
Wahlstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Wenzendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Weser-Wümme Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Apensen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehazentrum Pinneberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apensen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle Friedhof Apensen
Kirche Apensen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apensen

What is the population of Apensen?

Apensen has a population of 2,987 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 33.7 square miles.

Is Apensen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,368, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $565 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Apensen?

Apensen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Apensen?

There are 116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Apensen?

The median home value in Apensen is $113,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $565. The homeownership rate is 60.3%.

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