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Bothel, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Bothel is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,455. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,455 Population 33/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,599 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,599 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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About Bothel

Bothel

Bothel is a municipality in the district of Rotenburg, Germany in the Stade Geest region of central Lower Saxony. It has 2,500 inhabitants. Bothel was founded by workers of the nearby Trochel Forest. The name developed from Borstel which is Old Saxon and means "little woods".

People

Population2,455
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,599

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Ownership70.2%
Housing Units982

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population2,455
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates53.0715°, 9.5020°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$31,599

About Bothel

Bothel is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,455. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bothel is $31,599, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 96 business establishments.

Income: Bothel vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,599
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bothel is $83,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $417 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 982 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,400
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$417
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units982

Property Tax

Climate in Bothel

Bothel has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 748 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4.3° 68.7
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.1° 53.3
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 1.1° / 9.1° 54.5
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 4° / 14.6° 40.0
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.7° / 18.5° 56.7
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.5° 62.2
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.9° 84.8
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.2° 74.1
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.3° 56.1
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 65.5
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.9° / 8.2° 60.7
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.6° / 5.1° 71.0
Bothel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area75.1 sq mi (194.4 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates53.0715°N, 9.5020°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 61 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 150 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 149 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 99 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 149 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 116 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 146 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Bothel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bothel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wiedau-Schule, Oberschule Bothel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bothel

64 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 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
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
NDR Kultur (AAC 192) - AAC 256 kbps
bigFM Hamburg charts, hip-hop MP3
NDR 2 (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Babaganousha Radio - AAC 96 kbps
Freies Sender Kombinat Hamburg - OGG 320 kbps
pure fm - hamburgs electronic radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ankerherz pop MP3 192 kbps
DREAMPOP-RADIO (https) acoustic, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Energy Top 40 alle neuen clubhits, charts MP3 128 kbps
ByteFM | HH-UKW afrobeat, beats MP3 128 kbps
Babaganousha Labs goa, psychedelic AAC 96 kbps
Beats Radio - MP3
Byte FM misc MP3 128 kbps
Byte.fm - MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) info, local news MP3 128 kbps
DARKCLUB-RADIO ebm, futurepop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO REEPERBAHN 90er 90er MP3 192 kbps
Bomfisch Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NDR Fernsehen Hamburg ard, drittes programm AAC 1672 kbps
NDR Info information MP3 128 kbps
Black Tapes On Air hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
RADIO REEPERBAHN - MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
Laut.fm Post-Rock instrumental rock, post-rock MP3 128 kbps
ahoy alternative, electro MP3 128 kbps
The wolf - AAC+ 57 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
Ambient Radio - MP3 128 kbps
TIDE.radio misc MP3 128 kbps
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
MABU Beatz Radio - Techno techno MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mittelweser pop MP3 192 kbps
1000 Hamburg charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
NSR Stadtradio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Just Easy - MP3 128 kbps
Laut.Fm-Truckersmp latin pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
radio42 boogie, funk MP3 192 kbps
Abstrait - MP3 128 kbps
Longitude nontango MP3 128 kbps
Laut.FM Mojo funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Electricfabric - MP3 128 kbps
FG Chic Germany funk, smooth lounge AAC
RADIO REEPERBAHN Deep chillout, deephouse MP3 192 kbps
Soulallnighter jazz, soul MP3 128 kbps
80s christmas - MP3
Tannenbaumradio christmas music MP3 128 kbps
SOULBROTHA Radio funk, hip hop MP3 192 kbps
NDR Info (Hamburg) ( MP3 HTTPS-deeplink) cultural news, culture MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bothel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archäologisch-Geologisches Museum
Christinenhaus
Cohn-Scheune
Computermuseum Visselhövede
Dorfmuseum
Feuerwehr museum
Handwerkermuseum
Heidemuseum Rischmannshof
Heimathaus
Heimathausgelände Hesedorf
Heimatmuseum
Historische Landmaschinen
Hof der Heidmark
Klostermuseum Zeven
Kunstverein und Stiftung Springhornhof e.V.
Meyerhof
Rudolf Schäfer Haus
Schimmes Huus
Sprengeler Mühle
Ünnerstedter Spieker

Libraries in Bothel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Zeven0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Bomlitz0.0
Bücherschrank0.0
Bücherstube Fintel0.0
Bücherwurm0.0
Medienzentrum0.0
Ortsbücherei Neuenkirchen0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rotenburg/Wümme0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Visselhövede0.0
Stadtbücherei Walsrode0.0

Farmers Markets in Bothel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rotenburger Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Am Sande in Tostedt

Restaurants in Bothel

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meyer´s Gasthof
Restaurant Sirtaki

Cafes in Bothel

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hofcafé Unter den Eichen

Dentists in Bothel

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Dr. Norbert Objartel

Gas Stations in Bothel

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Höhns-Tankstelle
Tankstelle Heitmann

Banks in Bothel

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Stadiums & Teams in Bothel

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Airports Near Bothel

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Celle Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Faßberg Air Base-Medium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Boberg Airfield-Small Airport
Celle-Arloh Airfield-Small Airport
Fischbek Airfield-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Großes Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Hellingst Airfield-Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Holtorfsloh Airfield-Small Airport
Höpen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoya Airfield-Small Airport
Hüttenbusch Airfield-Small Airport
Karlshöfen Airfield-Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip-Small Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield-Small Airport
Lauenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield-Small Airport
Oppershausen Airfield-Small Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield-Small Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield-Small Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield-Small Airport
Scheuen 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
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Wenzendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Weser-Wümme Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bothel

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Fallingbostel
Klinik Fallingbostel
Median Klinik Gyhum

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 Bothel

What is the population of Bothel?

Bothel has a population of 2,455 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 75.1 square miles.

Is Bothel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,599, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $417 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bothel?

Bothel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bothel?

There are 96 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bothel?

The median home value in Bothel is $83,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $417. The homeownership rate is 70.2%.

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