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Friedeburg, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Friedeburg is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 10,607. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,607 Population 124/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,692 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,692 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $396/mo rent

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About Friedeburg

Friedeburg

Friedeburg is a municipality in the district of Wittmund, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 14 km southeast of Wittmund, and 20 km west of Wilhelmshaven.

People

Population10,607
Density124/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,692

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$396
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units4,243

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population10,607
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates53.4536°, 7.8315°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$28,692

About Friedeburg

Friedeburg is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 10,607. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Friedeburg is $28,692, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 414 business establishments.

Income: Friedeburg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,692
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)414

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Friedeburg is $79,200, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $396 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,243 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,200
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$396
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units4,243

Property Tax

Climate in Friedeburg

Friedeburg has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.2° / 4.8° 61.5
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 55.1
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.8° 53.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 4.5° / 12.9° 42.7
May 12.3°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.5° 52.9
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.5° 78.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.8° / 21.6° 82.5
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.3° 73.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.8° / 18° 88.7
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.2° 78.5
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8° 62.3
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5° 77.1
Friedeburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates53.4536°N, 7.8315°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 128 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 127 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 79 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 87 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 134 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 122 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 136 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 145 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 80 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 73 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 126 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 83 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 116 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 71 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 90 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 101 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 95 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Friedeburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Friedeburg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Reepsholt - - - -
Grundschule Friedeburg - Standort Marx - - - -
Schule "Altes Amt Friedeburg" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Friedeburg

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
A Passing Feeling alternative, indie MP3 128 kbps
Radio 21 Oldenburg rock MP3
Radio Jade community radio, regional radio AAC 32 kbps
Oldenburg Eins (oeins) local radio MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker - MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) - MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle - MP3

Museums in Friedeburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Pastorei (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum
August-Gottschalk-Haus
Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte
Automobilmuseum Topolino
Brauereimuseum
Eingang und Fehnkneipe
Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens
Fahrradmuseum Reiners
Feuerwehr - Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum Jever
Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum
Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum
Groot Hus (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
GröschlerHaus
Gruseleum
Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg
Heimatmuseum Neuenburg
Historische Rettungsstation Harlesiel (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
Historische Schmiede
Krimimuseum
Küsteum
Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen
Leben am Meer
Muschelmuseum
Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens
Museumskutter GEBRÜDER AZ:5
Nationalpark-Haus Carolinensiel
Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld
Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark
Oll Reef Hus
Ostfriesen Bräu
Phänomania
Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund
Schinkenmuseum
Schloss Jever
Schlossmuseum Jever
Skulpturengarten
Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum

Libraries in Friedeburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blickpunkt Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Bücher-Zelle0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn0.0
Bücherei Horumersiel0.0
Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sande0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel0.0
Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor0.0
Stadtbücherei Esens0.0
Stadtbücherei Jever0.0
Stadtbücherei Schortens0.0
Stadtbücherei Schortens0.0
Stadtbücherei Westerstede0.0
Strandbücherei Schillig0.0

Farmers Markets in Friedeburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Bauern- und Wochenmarkt
Dorfplatz Hesel
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel

Hotels in Friedeburg

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landhaus Marx
Landhotel & Gasthof Oltmanns und Schumacher`s Landhaus
Zum lütten Didi - Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Friedeburg

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DAO ASIA FOOD
Deutsches Haus
Gaststätte Bender
Landhaus Marx
Landhotel & Gasthof Oltmanns und Schumacher`s Landhaus
Restaurant-Cafe Friedeburg
Zum lütten Didi - Hotel & Restaurant

Cafes in Friedeburg

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Barfußpark
Cafe Rosenhof
Lütten T & Café

Theme Parks in Friedeburg

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leguano Barfußpark

Dentists in Friedeburg

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vasi Clinic
Zahnärzte Dr. Alexander Bannasch und Dr. Claudia Bannasch

Veterinaries in Friedeburg

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Friedeburg

Gas Stations in Friedeburg

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #13567705706
DE #4434750828
Raiffeisen-Tankstelle Friedeburg
SCORE-SB-STATION

Banks in Friedeburg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse LeerWittmund
Volks- & Raiffeisenbank

Breweries in Friedeburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Friedeburg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Friedeburg

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield-Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel Airfield-Small Airport
Blexen Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Brockzetel Glider Field-Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield-Small Airport
Große Höhe Airfield-Small Airport
Harlesiel Airfield-Small Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Friedeburg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Score Tankstelle Friedeburg

Treatment Centers in Friedeburg

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersie
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel
Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel
Wangerland Reha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Friedeburg

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedeburger Kirche zum guten Hirten
Gemeindehaus
Glockenturm
Leichenhalle
St. Marcus-Kirche
St.-Martinus-Kirche
St.-Mauritius-Kirche

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 Friedeburg

What is the population of Friedeburg?

Friedeburg has a population of 10,607 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 85.4 square miles.

Is Friedeburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,692, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,200 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $396 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Friedeburg?

Friedeburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Friedeburg?

There are 414 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Friedeburg?

The median home value in Friedeburg is $79,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $396. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

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