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Bretsch, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Bretsch is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 674. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
674 Population 53/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,950 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,950 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,800 home value, $309/mo rent

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People

Population674
Density53/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,950

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,800
Rent$309
Ownership82.8%
Housing Units270

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population674
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates52.8404°, 11.6299°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$26,950

About Bretsch

Bretsch is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 674. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bretsch is $26,950, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Bretsch vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,950
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bretsch is $61,800, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $309 (73% below the national average of $1,163). 82.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 270 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,800
78% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$309
73% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.8%
Owner-Occupied82.8%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

Climate in Bretsch

Bretsch has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 564 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.6° 48.5
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.4° / 5° 34.9
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 39.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.1° 30.0
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 47.7
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.7° 55.2
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.9° 67.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 56.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 48.7
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.9° 46.3
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 43.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.5° 46.5
Bretsch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates52.8404°N, 11.6299°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 81 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 141 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Bretsch has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Museums in Bretsch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Wachhaus
Altmärkisches Museum
Besucherzentrum Burg Lenzen
Blaulichtmuseum
DDR-Geschichtsmuseum
Grenzlandmuseum Schnackenburg
Heimatmuseum
Historischer Lokschuppen Wittenberge
Jahn-Gedenkstätte
Koslowski's Familienmuseum
Kreisheimatmuseum
Landesfeuerwehrmuseum Sachsen Anhalt
Museum of local Household and animals
Nordwall Classic Garage
Oldtimermuseum
Sportmuseum Stendal
Stadt- und Regionalmuseum Perleberg
Stadtmuseum "Alte Burg"
Steintorturm
Turmuhrenmuseum
Winckelmann Museum

Libraries in Bretsch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Osterburg0.0
BONA Stadtbibliothek Perleberg0.0
Bücherei Bismark0.0
Haus des Gastes - Stadtbibliothek - Touristinfo0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek "Anna Seghers" Stendal0.0
Stadtbibliothek Seehausen0.0
Steinkabinett0.0

Farmers Markets in Bretsch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Stendaler Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Bretsch

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bretscher Gasthof

Breweries in Bretsch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alte Ölmühle

Stadiums & Teams in Bretsch

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bretsch

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bretsch

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurklinik Arendsee

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretsch

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Bretsch
Dorfkirche Dewitz
Dorfkirche Drüsedau
Dorfkirche Losse
St. Katharina
St. Marien

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 Bretsch

What is the population of Bretsch?

Bretsch has a population of 674 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.

Is Bretsch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,950, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $61,800 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $309 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bretsch?

Bretsch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bretsch?

There are 26 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bretsch?

The median home value in Bretsch is $61,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $309. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.

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