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Büsum, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Büsum is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 4,904. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,904 Population 1,122/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,473 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,473 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $588/mo rent

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About Büsum

Büsum

Büsum is a fishing and tourist town in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the North Sea coast, approx. 18 km southwest of Heide.

People

Population4,904
Density1,122/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,473

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$588
Ownership43.0%
Housing Units1,962

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population4,904
Population Density1,122 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates54.1340°, 8.8576°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.5 inches (52 cm)
Median Household Income$31,473

About Büsum

Büsum is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 4,904. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Büsum is $31,473, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 191 business establishments.

Income: Büsum vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,473
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)191

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Büsum is $117,600, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 43.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,962 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,600
58% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership43.0%
Owner-Occupied43.0%
Renter-Occupied57.0%
Housing Units1,962

Property Tax

Climate in Büsum

Büsum has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.4° / 3.9° 62.7
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4.3° 41.8
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F 1.1° / 7.9° 41.2
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 31.4
May 12.1°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.6° 50.8
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 72.7
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 87.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 13° / 22° 105.9
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.5° 73.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 7° / 13.6° 79.7
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 72.1
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.2° 66.8
Büsum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density1,122/sq mi
Coordinates54.1340°N, 8.8576°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 135 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Büsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Büsum

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blinkfuer Offene Ganztagsschule - - - -
Schule am Meer - Grundschulteil - - - -
Schule am Meer - Gymnasialteil und Regionalschulteil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Büsum

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio WNK ethno, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Büsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Münze
Ausstellung Westerheversand
Boy Jöns - Nordsee Bernstein Museum
Brahmshaus
Dithmarscher Bauernhaus
Dithmarscher Landesmuseum
Haus Peters
Hebbelmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Herrenhaus Hoyerswort
Historischer Lernort Neulandhalle
Kohlosseum Kohlmuseum
Modellbahnzauber
Multimar Wattforum
Museum am Meer
Museum Landschaft Eiderstedt
Museumshafen
Museumsinsel
NaTour Centrum
Packhaus
Phänomania
Schiffswrack
Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Skatclubmuseum
Tischlereimuseum Friedrichstadt

Libraries in Büsum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek am Meer0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Peter0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Marne0.0
Stadtbücherei Meldorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Tönning0.0

Farmers Markets in Büsum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Tönninger Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Büsum

27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

50`s Seaside Motel
Aparthotel Bernstein
Astra Maris
Bernstein Suite&Breakfast
Bootshaus
Bretterbude
Das Frühstückshotel
Dorfkrug Büsum
Haus am Meer
Hotel Alter Muschelsaal
Hotel Dorn
Hotel Friesenhof
Hotel Garni Seeluft
Hotel Hafen Büsum
Hotel Insel Büsum
Hotel Jess am Meer
Hotel Morgensonne
Hotel Windjammer
Küstenperle
Lighthouse
Nautimar
Nordlicht
Pension Seestern
Schelf
Strandhotel Salty
Tum Stüürmann
Zur Alten Post

Restaurants in Büsum

41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Am Ankerplatz
Am Park
Asia Nam
Beckmann
Café Insel
Carina´s kleine Perle
Deichperle
Die Büsumer Meeresspezialitäten
El Greco
Farmers Fries
Fisch Möller
Gosch Sylt
Hook`s Bistro
Hotel Friesenhof
Jandees Restaurant
Klabautermann
Kolles alter Muschelsaal
Krabbe
La Trinacria
Landgang
Marktpirat
Meeresglück
Osteria bei Peci
Pizzeria Pane Vino
Ralfs Restaurant
Restaurant-Pinseria Kiek in
Saloniki
Salzblüte
Spieskomer
Störtebeker Steakhaus
Strandschuppen
Taberna do Miguel
Tamatsu
Tapas by Flo & Kim
Thanh Binh
The Cove
Trattoria di Dario
Uwe´s Restaurant
Zum Fischmeister
Zur Alten Post
Zur Erholung

Cafes in Büsum

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohne
Deichkiste
Fofftein
Fräulein Franz
Frida
Gretchen
Hafen-Cafe
Lütt & Fein
TEE:PAUSE

Train Stations in Büsum

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Büsum

Bus Stations in Büsum

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Büsum ZOB

Gas Stations in Büsum

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OIL!
Schillhorn
Shell

Banks in Büsum

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dithmarscher Volks- und Raiffeisenbank eG
Sparkasse Westholstein

Breweries in Büsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz

Stadiums & Teams in Büsum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Büsum

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air Base-Medium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Blexen Airfield-Small Airport
Bredstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg Airfield-Small Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield-Small Airport
Leck Airfield-Small Airport
Nordholz-Spieka Airfield-Small Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp Airfield-Small Airport
Stade Airfield-Small Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Büsum

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BG Nordsee Reha-Klinik
DRK REHA-Klinik Goldene Schlüssel
Erholungswerk Post Postbank Telekom
Erholungszentrum Büsum
Evangelisches Kurzentrum GODE TIED
GesundheitsKlinik "Stadt Hamburg"
Hamm Klinik Nordfriesland
Klinik Nordseedeich
Kurklinik Strandrobbe
Nordseeklinik Erlengrund
Reha Centrum Cuxhaven
Strandklinik St. Peter-Ording

Churches & Religious Organizations in Büsum

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt Andreas
Sankt Clemens

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 Büsum

What is the population of Büsum?

Büsum has a population of 4,904 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,122 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Büsum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,473, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,600 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Büsum?

Büsum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Büsum?

There are 191 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Büsum?

The median home value in Büsum is $117,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588. The homeownership rate is 43.0%.

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