Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt · Germany
Bitterfeld-Wolfen is a small city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 15,608. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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| Population | 15,608 |
| Population Density | 1,452 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6236°, 12.3240° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.8 inches (807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.0 inches (51 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,445 |
About Bitterfeld-Wolfen
Bitterfeld-Wolfen is a small city in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 15,608. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bitterfeld-Wolfen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,445 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 609 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,200 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $416 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 31.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Housing Units | 6,243 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6236°N, 12.3240°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Pestalozzi | — | — | — | — |
| Sekundarschule Helene-Lange | — | — | — | — |
| ESO Education Group | — | — | — | — |
| Kreisvolkshochschule Anhalt-Bitterfeld | — | — | — | — |
| Haus II || Bereich C-D | — | — | — | — |
| Haus III || Bereich E | — | — | — | — |
| Berufschulzentrum "August von Parseval" | — | — | — | — |
| Haus I || Bereich B | — | — | — | — |
| Kreisvolkshochschule Bitterfeld-Wolfen | — | — | — | — |
| Akademie für Pflegeberufe | — | — | — | — |
| Akademie für Pflegeberufe | — | — | — | — |
| Bereich A | — | — | — | — |
| Erich-Kästner-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Europagymnasium "Walther Rathenau" | — | — | — | — |
| Akademie für Pflegeberufe | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bitterfeld-Wolfen
93 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Jump | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Kultur | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Klassik | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | — | MP3 | |
| MDR JUMP - Im Osten zu Hause und immer deine Lieblingshits! | 2000er, 2010er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| MDR Klassik (AAC) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA | — | MP3 | |
| MDR Jump (AAC) | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ROCKLAND 98.3 FM | alternative, classics | MP3 | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken Halle-Leipzig | 80s, halle leipzig | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK - Einfach die beste Musik - Deine Lieblingsmusik | ard, charts | AAC 102 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MDR Kultur (AAC, high) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (64kbps) | community radio, freies radio | MP3 | |
| MDR NOVA | funk | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Lovesongs | — | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Corax | radio | MP3 | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (256kbps) | antifa news, community radio | MP3 152 kbps | |
| 89.0 RTL FM | charts, chr | MP3 | |
| DJ Tekness | el, house | MP3 | |
| RADIOOHNENAMEN | 70er, 80er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio HS Merseburg | k-pop | MP3 170 kbps | |
| RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen | bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen | AAC 2574 kbps | |
| MDR Klassik (low) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken - Weihnachtsradio | — | MP3 | |
| MDR Jump (low) | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken - Osthits | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Kulthits | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (192kbps) | coraxfunk, dubisthalle.de | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Ü30 Partymix | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Best of | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken 93.5 FM | 2010s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - 90er | — | MP3 | |
| MDR Kultur (low) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken - Kinderzeit | — | MP3 | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | — | AAC | |
| R.SA - Country | — | MP3 | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leipziger allerlei | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Preston Air | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | — | MP3 | |
| Saalewelle | blackscan, blk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Saalewelle Schlager | blackscan, blk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio OKJ | bürgerradio, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Saalewelle | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | — | MP3 | |
| JCRadio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Pac Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR TWEENS | children, jugend | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Sclager | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | — | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie | ||||
| Antiquariat "Alte Schmiede" | ||||
| Ausstellung zum Rohrschacht 49 | ||||
| Ausstellung zum Tagebau | ||||
| Barockschloss Delitzsch | ||||
| Bauhaus | ||||
| Bauhaus Museum Dessau | ||||
| Bernhard Bruehl | ||||
| Bernhard Brühl | ||||
| Braunkohle-Kraftwerk Zschornewitz | ||||
| Buchdruckmuseum | ||||
| DDR Museum Bobbau | ||||
| Deutsches Genossenschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Direktorenhaus Gropius | ||||
| Ferropolis | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum „Sachsenspiegel“ Reppichau | ||||
| Genossenschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Haus Anton | ||||
| Haus der Fürstin | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Dessau-Alten | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Priorau | ||||
| Historische Bauschlosserei | ||||
| Industrie- und Filmmuseum Wolfen | ||||
| Kreismuseum | ||||
| Meisterhaus Kandinsky/Klee | ||||
| Meisterhaus Moholy-Nagy/Feininger | ||||
| Meisterhaus Muche/Schlemmer | ||||
| Moses-Mendelssohn-Zentrum | ||||
| Museum für Naturkunde und Vorgeschichte | ||||
| Museum für Stadtgeschichte (Johannbau) | ||||
| Museumshof Chörau | ||||
| Naturschutzstation Plaussig | ||||
| Paul-Gerhardt-Kapelle | ||||
| Schloss Oranienbaum | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stahlhaus | ||||
| Technikmuseum "Hugo Junkers" Dessau | ||||
| Wasserzentrum |
Libraries in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Mockau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Radis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Sandersdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Stiftung Bauhaus und Hochschule Anhalt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederitzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Zörbig | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheken am Bauhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewitzer Bücherkiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek Umwelt | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek/Patientenbibliothek Klinikum St. Georg gGmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Sehliser Bücherkiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbibliothek Landsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Delitzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Dessau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Gräfenhainichen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Taucha | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbiliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Schloßplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterfelder Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bitterfeld-Wolfen
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Zerbst Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Altes Lager Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Burg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gerbstedt Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Klein Mühlingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Köthen Airport | KOQ | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Locktow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüsse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Möckern-Tryppehna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plötzin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schönebeck-Zackmünde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bauermeister-Gedächtniskirche Deutsche Grube | |
| Friedenskirche | |
| Herz Jesu Bitterfeld | |
| Stadtkirche St. Antonius |
Quick Facts
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19 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bitterfeld-Wolfen
What is the population of Bitterfeld-Wolfen?
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has a population of 15,608 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,452 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.
Is Bitterfeld-Wolfen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,445, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $416 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bitterfeld-Wolfen?
Bitterfeld-Wolfen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 20.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bitterfeld-Wolfen?
There are 609 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bitterfeld-Wolfen?
The median home value in Bitterfeld-Wolfen is $83,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $416. The homeownership rate is 31.4%.
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