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Briesen, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Briesen is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 2,374. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,374 Population 30/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,435 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,435 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

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About Briesen

Briesen

Briesen (Mark) (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁiːzn̩] ; Polish: Brzezin) is a village and a municipality in the Oder-Spree district, Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated east of the capital Berlin, between the towns Fürstenwalde and Frankfurt an der Oder. Briesen was first mentioned in 1403.

People

Population2,374
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,435

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$422
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units950

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population2,374
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates52.3438°, 14.2780°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (524 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$28,435

About Briesen

Briesen is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 2,374. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Briesen is $28,435, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Briesen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,435
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Briesen is $84,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $422 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 950 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$84,400
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$422
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units950

Property Tax

Climate in Briesen

Briesen has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.3°C / 33°F -2.2° / 2.8° 46.5
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.6° 28.1
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F 0.8° / 8.6° 41.3
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15° 26.3
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 58.7
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 12.2° / 22.8° 58.2
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 14.5° / 24.8° 105.6
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.6° 57.9
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.6° 44.2
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 43.7
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.4° 39.1
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -0.8° / 3.7° 44.1
Briesen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area79.7 sq mi (206.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates52.3438°N, 14.2780°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 22, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 147 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 149 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 147 km
Jul 23, 2008 4 km SSE of Radwanice, Poland M4.6 147 km
May 26, 1995 5 km NNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 150 km
Dec 4, 1998 2 km E of G?ogów, Poland M4.6 147 km
Sep 21, 1999 5 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.5 149 km
Jan 7, 2005 5 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.4 149 km
Jul 19, 2005 6 km S of G?ogów, Poland M4.4 148 km
May 16, 2004 4 km SE of Radwanice, Poland M4.4 148 km
Nov 18, 1998 2 km NNW of G?ogów, Poland M4.4 143 km
Apr 30, 1994 7 km NE of Radwanice, Poland M4.4 145 km
Jun 17, 2005 5 km SW of G?ogów, Poland M4.4 145 km
Jun 6, 1997 1 km SSE of G?ogów, Poland M4.4 146 km
Feb 15, 2004 7 km E of Radwanice, Poland M4.4 149 km
Jan 24, 2002 6 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M4.3 147 km
Feb 25, 2000 Poland M4.3 146 km
Sep 21, 2001 7 km N of Chocianów, Poland M4.3 147 km
Apr 20, 2005 6 km WSW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.3 149 km
Sep 25, 1990 2 km NW of G?ogów, Poland M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Briesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Briesen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Martin Andersen Nexö Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Briesen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Freies BürgerRadio Slubfurt - MP3 320 kbps
RAdio Slubfurt - MP3 320 kbps
Retro Fürstenwalde - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ginseng 60s, 70s MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Briesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Besucherzentrum Brecht-Weigel-Haus
Brauereimuseum
Fahrbetrieb und Eisenbahnmuseum "Buckower Kleinbahn"
Fledermausmuseum
Gebrauchsgütermuseum & "Tiere unserer Heimat"
Gustav Seitz Museum
Haus Brandenburg
Heidereiter- und Forstmuseum Dammendorf
Heimathaus Neuhardenberg
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Schernsdorf
Historische Museumswohnung "Wohnen im letzten Jahrhundert"
Historisches Feuerwehrgerätehaus mit Schlauchturm
John Heartfield - Sommerhaus
Museum "Die Kinder von Golzow"
Museum Fürstenwalde
museum oder-spree
Musikmuseum Beeskow
Salzhaus
Schaudepot des Museum Utopie und Alltag
Schul- und Bethaus
Wettermuseum
Zweirad- und Technikmuseum Pasenau

Libraries in Briesen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Heinersdorf0.0
Bibliothek Beeskow0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Bremsdorf0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Jacobsdorf0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Kieselwitz0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Krügersdorf0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Langewahl0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Mixdorf0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Müllrose0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Neubrück0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Pillgram0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree - Schernsdorf0.0
Fahrbibliothek Oder-Spree, Biegen0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Tourismusverband Seenland Oder-Spree e.V.0.0

Farmers Markets in Briesen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz

Hotels in Briesen

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gut Klostermühle

Restaurants in Briesen

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finckenlounge
Kaiser Stuben
Klosterscheune
Milano

Cafes in Briesen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafe Biergarten Hartmann

Theatres in Briesen

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theaterforum

Monuments in Briesen

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monopteros

Castles in Briesen

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Alt Madlitz

Train Stations in Briesen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Briesen (Mark)

Banks in Briesen

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Breweries in Briesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rathausbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Briesen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Briesen

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bronkow Airfield-Small Airport
Cedynia Paraglider Field-Small Airport
Chojna Airfield-Small Airport
Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Dargomyśl-Dębno Airfield-Small Airport
Eberswalde-Finow Airfield-Small Airport
Eisenhüttenstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin-Small Airport
Marianka Airfield-Small Airport
Mieszkowice Highway Strip-Small Airport
Müncheberg-Eggersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Neuhardenberg Marxwalde Airfield-Small Airport
Rzepin Airstrip-Small Airport
Strausberg Airfield-Small Airport
Werneuchen Airfield-Small Airport
Witnica Airstrip-Small Airport
Wysoka Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Briesen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Briesen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitationsklinik Buckow
Waldfrieden

Churches & Religious Organizations in Briesen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Alt Madlitz
Dorfkirche Briesen
Kirche Neubrück

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 Briesen

What is the population of Briesen?

Briesen has a population of 2,374 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 79.7 square miles.

Is Briesen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,435, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $422 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 Briesen?

Briesen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Briesen?

There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Briesen?

The median home value in Briesen is $84,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $422. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

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