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Gronau, Germany
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Gronau is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,444. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gronau
Gronau is a town and a municipality in the district of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the River Leine, approximately 15 km southwest of Hildesheim, and 35 km south of Hanover. Since 1 November 2016, the former municipalities Banteln, Betheln, Brüggen, Despetal and Rheden are part of the municipality Gronau.
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| Population | 5,444 |
| Population Density | 153 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0846°, 9.7768° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.8 inches (63 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,753 |
About Gronau
Gronau is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 5,444. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Gronau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,753 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.8% |
| Housing Units | 2,178 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gronau
Gronau has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0846°N, 9.7768°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Gronau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Gronau
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kooperative Gesamtschule Gronau (Leine) | — | — | — | — |
| KGS Gronau | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Gronau | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gronau
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OL) | ndr, ndr 1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Bollerwagen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio21 Hannover | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Deutschlandradio | world | OGG 64 kbps | |
| ffn Frühstyxradio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Hits* | charts, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OS) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Schlager | — | MP3 | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (Braunschweig) | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Hannover | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rock Antenne Biker Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DARK MELODY ENTERTAINMENT | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 80er | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn 708090 | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Meer Radio 88.0 FM | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (LG) | lüneburg | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Bollerwagen | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radiosr24 | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio flora | community radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio aktiv Hameln | pop, talk | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Tonkuhle | public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio PowerVoice | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Rotkäppchen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 99drei Radio Mittweida | new-wave | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Gold | 60er, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FluxFM Sachsen | trance | MP3 | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Schlager Kanal | radiomonster, schlager | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 90er | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens | evergreens, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ffn - Dance Only | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Arti Gian FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio FFN - Peppermint | dance, funk | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gronau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Freden-Sammlung | ||||
| Bergbau- und Salzmuseum | ||||
| Bistumsarchiv | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Dommuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Erich-Mäder-Glasmuseum | ||||
| Fagus-Gropius-Ausstellung | ||||
| Felsenkeller Moritzberg | ||||
| Fußballmuseum Springe | ||||
| Glasmacherhaus | ||||
| Hannoversches Fernmeldemuseum | ||||
| Hanover Tramway Museum | ||||
| Haus am Junkernhof | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ahrbergen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Elze | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Greene | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ronnenberg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wennigsen | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Bredenbeck | ||||
| Heimatstube Linderte | ||||
| Heimatstube Pattensen | ||||
| Historischer Töpferofen | ||||
| Hüttenstollen | ||||
| Luftfahrtmuseum Laatzen-Hannover e.V. | ||||
| Motorradmuseum Gut Wickensen | ||||
| Museum auf dem Burghof | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Alfeld - Lateinschule | ||||
| Museum Raabe-Haus | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Almstedt-Segeste | ||||
| Neisser Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Norddeutsches Museum für HiFi- und Studiotechnik | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Regional-Museum Sehnde | ||||
| Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum | ||||
| Sammlung Rolf Irle - Musikinstrumentenmuseum | ||||
| Schnarch-Museum | ||||
| Stadtarchiv | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Gronau | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Tiermuseum | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Wildlife Steinbergium (Waldmuseum) | ||||
| Wilhelm-Busch |
Libraries in Gronau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Bibliothek im Kurt-Schwitters-Forum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Bredenbeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hemmendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Lamspringe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Pattensen | 0.0 | |||||
| Dombibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wennigsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Leinebücherei Gronau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Laatzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sarstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Springe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Salzdetfurth | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ihme-Roloven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ronnenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Weetzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Hildesheim | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gronau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neue Mitte Duingen | |||||
| Ratskeller / Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Historischer Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lamspringe | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neustädter Markt |
Hotels in Gronau
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gronau
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gronau
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gronau
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gronau
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gronau
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gronau
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gronau
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gronau
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gronau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Das Freie | ||||
| Hildesheimer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Hüpscher Werkstatt Bräu | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Robens Craft Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Gronau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gronau
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gronau
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | — | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | — | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | — | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | — | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gronau
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chogmans Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Postfiliale 503 | |
| UPS Access Point |
Treatment Centers in Gronau
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIAN Salze Klinik Bad Salzdetfurth | ||
| Neues Land | ||
| Salzgrotte | ||
| VAMED Rehaklinik Bad Salzdetfurth |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gronau
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventgemeinde Alfeld | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sankt Johannes | |
| Sankt Joseph | |
| Sankt Matthäi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gronau
What is the population of Gronau?
Gronau has a population of 5,444 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 35.5 square miles.
Is Gronau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,753, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gronau?
Gronau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 24.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gronau?
There are 212 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gronau?
The median home value in Gronau is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.