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Bosau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Bosau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 3,611. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,611 Population 123/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,912 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,912 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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About Bosau

Bosau

Bosau is a municipality on the Great Plön Lake the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 13 km west of Eutin, and 30 km southeast of the state capital of Kiel.

People

Population3,611
Density123/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,912

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Ownership61.8%
Housing Units1,444

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population3,611
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates54.0979°, 10.4357°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$32,912

About Bosau

Bosau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 3,611. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bosau is $32,912, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Bosau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,912
56% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bosau is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 61.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,444 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.8%
Owner-Occupied61.8%
Renter-Occupied38.2%
Housing Units1,444

Property Tax

Climate in Bosau

Bosau has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4° 66.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4.6° 50.8
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.7° / 8° 40.4
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 3° / 13.2° 32.9
May 11.8°C / 53°F 6.4° / 17.2° 46.6
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.8° / 20.5° 65.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.8° 69.8
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.3° 81.3
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.6° 56.1
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.3° 60.2
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.1° 55.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5° 61.1
Bosau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates54.0979°N, 10.4357°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Germany avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 82 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 135 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 143 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Bosau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bosau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heinrich-Harms-Grundschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bosau

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave - MP3
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 - MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch - MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A - OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home - MP3

Museums in Bosau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dokumentationszentrum "Marineartilleriearsenal Wahlstedt"
Eiszeitmuseum
Gedenkstätte Ahrensbök
Haus Hansestadt Danzig
Heimatmuseum Preetz
Heimatmuseum Wankendorf
Holstentormuseum
Holzschuhmuseum
Immenhof Museum
Land-Museum Gestüt Traventhal e.V.
Museum Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus
Museum des Kreises Plön
Museum für Natur und Umwelt
Museum für Regionalgeschichte der Gemeinde Scharbeutz und Umgebung
Museumsbunker Trappenkamp
Museumshafen
Noctalis – Welt der Fledermäuse
Ostholstein-Museum
Schlossmuseum
Tews-Kate
TheaterFigurenMuseum
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
Urzeithof

Libraries in Bosau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Eutiner Landesbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schönkirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Trappenkamp0.0
Gemeindebücherei Trappenkamp0.0
Kreisbibliothek Eutin0.0
Öffentliche Schulbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Wahlstedt0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Bosau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brolingplatz
Hanseplatz
Markt
Markt
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf

Hotels in Bosau

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haus Schwanensee
Strauers Hotel
Zum Frohsinn

Restaurants in Bosau

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaststätte Schmidt
McBraasch
Restaurant & Café Schwanensee
Seeblick
Zum Frohsinn

Cafes in Bosau

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brooks Cafe
Seeterrassen

Banks in Bosau

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Holstein
Volksbank

Breweries in Bosau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sudden Death Brewing Company
Sudden Death Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Bosau

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Airports Near Bosau

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Aukrug Airfield-Small Airport
Boberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Fischbek Airfield-Small Airport
Grambeker Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Grube Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenholm Airfield-Small Airport
Neu-Gülze Airfield-Small Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield-Small Airport
Uetersen-Heist Airfield-Small Airport
Wahlstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Worth Ultralight strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bosau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur

Treatment Centers in Bosau

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ameos Klinik Middelburg
Ameos Klinik Middelburg und Tagesklinik
AMEOS Tagesklinik Eutin
Fachklinik Freudenholm-Ruhleben
Klinik Buchenholm
Mühlenbergklinik
Rehaklinik Selenter See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bosau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Petri

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 Bosau

What is the population of Bosau?

Bosau has a population of 3,611 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.

Is Bosau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,912, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 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 Bosau?

Bosau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bosau?

There are 141 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bosau?

The median home value in Bosau is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.

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