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Bestwig, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Bestwig is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 11,764. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 11,764 |
| Population Density | 395 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3608°, 8.4008° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.8 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,082 |
About Bestwig
Bestwig is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 11,764. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bestwig vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,082 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 459 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $71,400 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $357 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.8% |
| Housing Units | 4,706 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bestwig
Bestwig has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3608°N, 8.4008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Bestwig has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").
Schools in Bestwig
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhelmine-Lübke-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Akademie Gevlinghausen | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg Bergkloster Bestwig | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Franz Hoffmeister | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule am Sengenberg Nuttlar | - | - | - | - |
| Andreas-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bestwig
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! | #mashup, bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HÄNDEL | classic, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR COSMO -- (https) | diversity, global | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK | active rock, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sauerland | 80er, 90er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LO-FI | chillout, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Feierfreund | - | MP3 | |
| Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner | ambient, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 2010er | 2010's, 2010er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik Caribbean Wave | afro, afro-latin music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LOVEHITS | liebe, liebeslieder | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano | charts, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| move IT Radio | edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Larmo | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio | acid jazz, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHILLOUT | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano | christian, christmas | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bestwig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alte Besteckfabrik | ||||
| Alte Sägemühle Remblinghausen | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Ramsbeck | ||||
| BilstEinblicke | ||||
| DampfLandLeute – Museum Eslohe | ||||
| Drehkoite | ||||
| Eberhard Henneböle Museum | ||||
| Eisenbahnwaggon | ||||
| Gerichtsmuseum Bad Fredeburg | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“ | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Haus Dassel | ||||
| Historisches Grubenhaus | ||||
| Jagd-Museum | ||||
| Jagdporzellan-Museum und Falknerausstellung | ||||
| Kettenschmiedemuseum Sichtigvor | ||||
| Kunsthaus alte Mühle | ||||
| Kunstschmiede Schütte | ||||
| Lambachpumpe | ||||
| LWL-Museum für Naturkunde Außenstelle Kahler Asten Winterberg | ||||
| Mittelmühle | ||||
| Museum Haus Hövener | ||||
| Psychiatrie-Museum | ||||
| Schieferbau Nuttlar | ||||
| Schieferbergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer | ||||
| Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei" | ||||
| Steinmuseum | ||||
| Stertschultenhof | ||||
| Waldarbeitermuseum | ||||
| Westfälische Salzwelten | ||||
| Wintersport-Museum |
Libraries in Bestwig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briloner Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek Meschede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde-Bücherei Bad Sassendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei St. Walburga | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Scriptorium | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meschede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Touristinformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Treffpunkt Bücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bestwig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsteiner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wilkeplatz |
Hotels in Bestwig
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bestwig
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bestwig
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bestwig
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bestwig
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bestwig
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bestwig
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bestwig
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bestwig
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bestwig
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bestwig
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bestwig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenrüthener Landbierbrauerei | ||||
| Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer |
Stadiums & Teams in Bestwig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bestwig
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bestwig
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Menden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kamen-Heeren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menden-Barge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bestwig
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aslan-Klinik | ||
| Aslan-Kurpark-Villa | ||
| Fachklinik Hochsauerland | ||
| Fachklink Fredeburg | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik Holthauser Mühle | ||
| Klinik für Rehabilitation und Heilverfahren Kloster Grafschaft | ||
| Klinik Quellenhof | ||
| Therapiezentrum Am Hennepark |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bestwig
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle | |
| Christkönig | |
| Hl. Maria | |
| Hl. Maria | |
| Hl. Regina | |
| IGMG OG Meschede | |
| Kapelle St. Peter und Paul | |
| Katharinenkapelle | |
| Kreuzkirche | |
| Kreuzwegkapelle | |
| Madonnenskulptur | |
| Maria | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Petruskirche | |
| Pfarrkirche St. Andreas | |
| Sankt Barbara | |
| Schlosskapelle | |
| Sebastiankapelle | |
| St. Anna | |
| St. Joseph |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bestwig?
Bestwig has a population of 11,764 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 395 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles.
Is Bestwig expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,082, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $357 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bestwig?
Bestwig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 11.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bestwig?
There are 459 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bestwig?
The median home value in Bestwig is $71,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $357. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.