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Dissen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Dissen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,265. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,265 Population 491/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,558 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,558 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $457/mo rent

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About Dissen

Dissen

Dissen am Teutoburger Wald is an old charactered town in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Teutoburg Forest, approximately 20 km southeast of Osnabrück.

People

Population9,265
Density491/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,558

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$457
Ownership46.3%
Housing Units3,706

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population9,265
Population Density491 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates52.1159°, 8.1996°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$31,558

About Dissen

Dissen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,265. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Dissen is $31,558, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 361 business establishments.

Income: Dissen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,558
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dissen is $91,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $457 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 46.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,706 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$457
61% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.3%
Owner-Occupied46.3%
Renter-Occupied53.7%
Housing Units3,706

Property Tax

Climate in Dissen

Dissen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 801 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0° / 5.2° 88.3
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0° / 6.2° 62.0
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.1° 49.6
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15° 32.7
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.9° 59.6
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.8° 74.2
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 66.1
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 87.1
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 52.7
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.4° 67.8
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 72.8
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.8° 87.7
Dissen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area18.9 sq mi (48.9 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates52.1159°N, 8.1996°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 24, 2009.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 43 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 46 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 133 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 95 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 32 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 31 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 49 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 138 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 79 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 132 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 41 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 150 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 114 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 122 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 114 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 82 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 136 km
Jun 2, 2003 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.4 137 km
Mar 11, 2008 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany M3.4 143 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Dissen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Dissen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Dissen - - - -
Hermann Freye Gesamtschule Dissen - - - -
Grundschule - - - -
Grundschule Wellingholzhausen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dissen

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gütersloh borgholzhausen, clarholz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bielefeld bielefeld, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippe - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Herford - MP3 192 kbps
Radio WAF pop MP3 128 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https) diversity, global MP3 128 kbps
deutschrap deutschrap, german rap MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
Alternativeworld alternative, brit pop MP3 128 kbps
NurseFM - MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm deutschrap, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Feierfreund - MP3
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz eclectic MP3 320 kbps
WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe - UNKNOWN
move IT Radio edm MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio acid jazz, classic jazz MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Bethel - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio HCJB christian MP3 64 kbps
Gay Radio (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
OS-Radio pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
Osradio 104,8 - MP3 192 kbps
L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Dissen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Augustaschacht
Automobilsammlung Volkswagen Osnabrück
Automuseum Melle
Averbecks Speicher
Baracke 35
Böckstiegel-Haus
Böckstiegel-Haus
Bodenpavillon
Bürgerhaus des Historismus
Bürgerhaus des Klassizismus
Caspar Ritter von Zumbusch-Museum
Die Villa_
Elmendörfer Fass Museum
Erich Maria Remarque-Friedenszentrum
Felix-Nussbaum-Haus
Feuerwehrmuseum Isselhorst
Flugplatz Museum Gütersloh
Forum am Dom - Domschatzkammer und Diözesanmuseum
Gadem
Galerie im Mertenshof
Gestapo Keller
Grönegau-Museum
Haller ZeitRäume - Virtuelles Geschichtsmuseum der Stadt Halle Westfalen (Museumsbüro)
Haus der Versmolder Geschichte
Heimathaus Bockhorst
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bad Laer
Heimatmuseum Dornberg
Heimatmuseum Dornberg
Heimatmuseum Isselhorst
Heimatmuseum Marienfeld
Heimatmuseum Versmold
Historisches Museum Steinhagen
Historisches Museum Steinhagen
Historisches Rathaus
Hollager Hof
Ikonenmuseum Jung
Kreimer-Selberg-Museum
Kultur- und Heimathaus
Kulturgeschichtliches Museum
Lutter Mühle
Mäuse Turm
Miele-Museum
Motorcycle Museum Heiner Beckmann
Motorenmuseum Heitmann
Museum am Schölerberg
Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg
Museum für Kindheits- und Jugendwerke bedeutender Künstler
Museum Heinrich Friederichs
Museum Industriekultur Osnabrück
Museum Peter August Böckstiegel
Museum Peter August Böckstiegel
Osnabrücker Schulmuseum
Pfad-Finder - Baumwipfelpfad Bad Iburg
Sägemühle Meier Osthoff
Sawmill Meier-Osthoff
Schafstall Bad Essen
Schlossmuseum Bad Iburg
Sigmund-Strecker-Museum
Stadtmuseum
Stiftskammer
Torschreiberhaus
Traktorenmuseum Melle-Buer / Meesdorf
Uhrenmuseum
Villa Stahmer
Westpreußisches Landesmuseum

Libraries in Dissen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek Heger-Tor-Wall der Universität Osnabrück0.0
Bibliothek der DBU0.0
Bibliothek Westerberg0.0
Bücherei der Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde0.0
Bücherei St. Johannes Baptist0.0
Diözesanbibliothek0.0
Forschungsbibliothek ELSI0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Steinhagen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Steinhagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hauptbücherei Hagen-Gellenbeck0.0
Hochschule Osnabrück - Teilbibliothek Haste0.0
Kath. ö. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öff. Bücherei St. Alexander0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef0.0
kath. Pfarrbücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Glandorf0.0
KÖB0.0
Library of the University of Osnabrueck0.0
Medienstelle Osnabrueck0.0
Medienzentrum Osnabrück0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Melle0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osnabrück0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek Versmold0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Warendorf0.0
Tiny Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dissen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Berliner Platz
Freckenhorster Wochenmarkt
Freitagsmarkt
Markt
Marktplatz
Wilhelmsplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Altstadt / Domhof
Wochenmarkt am Ledenhof
Wochenmarkt am Riedenbach
Wochenmarkt Bad Essen
Wochenmarkt Belm
Wochenmarkt Borgholzhausen
Wochenmarkt Dodesheide
Wochenmarkt Hagen
Wochenmarkt Neustadt / Johanniskirche
Wochenmarkt Schinkel
Wochenmarkt Steinhagen
Wochenmarkt Steinhagen

Restaurants in Dissen

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Schenke
Cantaloop
Gasthof Schrage
Hellas
Plitzebramel
Restaurant Corfu
Route 68
Waldgasthaus Röwekamp
Waldschänke

Cafes in Dissen

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Schmidt
Eiscafe bei Uschi
Literaturcafé Jean Paul
Tortencafe

Dentists in Dissen

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Judith Staarmann

Gas Stations in Dissen

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Behrenswerth
L-Port
Westfalen

Banks in Dissen

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Osnabrück
Volksbank
Volksbank Halle eG

Gyms in Dissen

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #1112531529
Xsports

Breweries in Dissen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei BEURA GmbH & Co. KG

Stadiums & Teams in Dissen

TeamLeagueDivision
Cronsbachstadion

Ski Resorts Near Dissen

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dissen

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dortmund AirportDTMLarge Airport
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Diepholz Air Base-Medium Airport
Ahlen Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Atterheide Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield-Small Airport
Borghorst Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Damme Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Donstorf UL-Small Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Achmer-Small Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field-Small Airport
Kamen-Heeren Airfield-Small Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield-Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield-Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Ottmarsbocholt Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta-Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield-Small Airport
Quakenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dissen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post Filiale 522
Deutsche Post in Bäckerei Prinz

Treatment Centers in Dissen

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dörenberg-Klinik
Fachklinik Nettetal
Klinik Münsterland
Klinik Teutoburger Wald Trakt C
Paracelsus-Wiehengebirgsklinik Bad Essen
Paracelsus-Wittekindklinik Bad Essen
Parkklinik
Reha-Klinik Sonnenhof
Rehabilitationsklinik Werscherberg
Rehazentrum RPK Osnabrück

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dissen

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethaus der Mennoniten-Kirchengemeinde Dissen e.V.
Dorfkirche Bockhorst
Freie evang. Gemeinde
Friedhofskapelle
Neuapostolische Kirche
Sankt Bartholomäus
Sankt Mauritius

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 Dissen

What is the population of Dissen?

Dissen has a population of 9,265 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 491 people per square mile, spread across 18.9 square miles.

Is Dissen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $457 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dissen?

Dissen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dissen?

There are 361 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dissen?

The median home value in Dissen is $91,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $457. The homeownership rate is 46.3%.

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