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Friedrichskoog, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Friedrichskoog is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 2,437. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,437 Population 558/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
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,473 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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About Friedrichskoog

Friedrichskoog

Friedrichskoog is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated near the outflow of the Elbe into the North Sea, approximately 25 km southwest of Heide, and 25 km northeast of Cuxhaven.

People

Population2,437
Density558/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,473

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Ownership69.6%
Housing Units975

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,437
Population Density558 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates54.0085°, 8.8847°
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 Friedrichskoog

Friedrichskoog is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 2,437. 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 Friedrichskoog is $31,473, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Friedrichskoog vs Germany

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Friedrichskoog is $92,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $461 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 69.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 975 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,200
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$461
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.6%
Owner-Occupied69.6%
Renter-Occupied30.4%
Housing Units975

Property Tax

Climate in Friedrichskoog

Friedrichskoog 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
Friedrichskoog 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 Density558/sq mi
Coordinates54.0085°N, 8.8847°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

3 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 M4.0 122 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 147 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 104 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

Friedrichskoog 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 Friedrichskoog

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marschenschool an´t Wattenmeer
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Radio Stations near Friedrichskoog

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio WNK ethno, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Friedrichskoog

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aeronauticum
Brahmshaus
Deutsche Zweiradsammlung Walter Thede
Deutsches U-Boot-Museum
Dithmarscher Bauernhaus
Dithmarscher Landesmuseum
Freimaurer Museum
Hebbelmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Historischer Kornspeicher
Historischer Lernort Neulandhalle
J.-H.-Voß-Literaturmuseum
Joachim-Ringelnatz-Museum
Kohlosseum Kohlmuseum
Kranichhaus
Museum am Meer
Museum gegenstandsfreier Kunst
Museumshafen
Museumsinsel
Natureum Niederelbe
Phänomania
Puppenstube Otterndorf
Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Skatclubmuseum
Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum
Windstärke 10
Worth-Huus
Zeitwache

Libraries in Friedrichskoog

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek am Meer0.0
Bücherei – Sommercamp Otterndorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Cuxhaven0.0
Stadtbibliothek Otterndorf0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Marne0.0
Stadtbücherei Meldorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Friedrichskoog

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarktplatz

Hotels in Friedrichskoog

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Wattwurm
Friesenhof
Haus Sonnenschein
Möven-Kieker

Restaurants in Friedrichskoog

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach-Bistro Friedrichskoog
Bistro in der Seehundstation
Bistro Restaurant Deichbär
Fischerkate
Krabben- und Fischdelikatessen Urthel
Seaside 26
Vor Anker
Zur Spitze

Dentists in Friedrichskoog

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #2811430940

Shopping Malls in Friedrichskoog

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deichpassage

Breweries in Friedrichskoog

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alte Liebe Cuxhaven
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz

Stadiums & Teams in Friedrichskoog

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Friedrichskoog

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordholz-Spieka AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Friedrichskoog

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Erholungswerk Post Postbank Telekom
Erholungszentrum Büsum
Evangelisches Kurzentrum GODE TIED
Klinik Nordseedeich
Kurklinik Strandrobbe
Nordseeklinik Erlengrund
Reha Centrum Cuxhaven

Churches & Religious Organizations in Friedrichskoog

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche

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 Friedrichskoog

What is the population of Friedrichskoog?

Friedrichskoog has a population of 2,437 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 558 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Friedrichskoog expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,473, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $461 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 Friedrichskoog?

Friedrichskoog 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 Friedrichskoog?

There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Friedrichskoog?

The median home value in Friedrichskoog is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461. The homeownership rate is 69.6%.

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