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Heiligenhafen, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Heiligenhafen is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 9,308. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,308 Population 1,347/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,912 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,912 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $576/mo rent

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People

Population9,308
Density1,347/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,912

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$576
Ownership43.0%
Housing Units3,723

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population9,308
Population Density1,347 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates54.3704°, 10.9763°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$32,912

About Heiligenhafen

Heiligenhafen is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 9,308. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Heiligenhafen is $32,912, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 363 business establishments.

Income: Heiligenhafen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,912
56% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)363

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heiligenhafen is $115,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 43.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,723 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,200
59% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$576
50% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership43.0%
Owner-Occupied43.0%
Renter-Occupied57.0%
Housing Units3,723

Property Tax

Climate in Heiligenhafen

Heiligenhafen has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 601 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F 0.3° / 3.7° 46.5
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F 0.5° / 4° 38.3
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F 1.8° / 6.4° 32.4
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.9° 28.0
May 12°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.3° 47.0
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 12.4° / 18.7° 65.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 14.7° / 20.9° 69.5
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 15.1° / 21.3° 71.4
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 50.4
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 8.7° / 13° 49.5
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4.8° / 8.2° 49.8
Dec 3.5°C / 38°F 1.9° / 5.1° 52.2
Heiligenhafen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density1,347/sq mi
Coordinates54.3704°N, 10.9763°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 107 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 107 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 93 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Heiligenhafen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Heiligenhafen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Theodor-Storm-Schule
Warderschule
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Radio Stations near Heiligenhafen

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Wismar FM charts, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 40plus (DK) MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Heiligenhafen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dorf-Museum
Dorfmuseum Schönwalde a.B.
Galileo Wissenswelt Technik + Naturkunde
Gildemuseum
Haus der Natur
Heimatmuseum
Mühlenmuseum
Museumshof Lensahn
NABU Wasservogelreservat Wallnau
Oldenburger Wallmuseum
Ostsee Erlebniswelt Fischerei- & Meeresmuseum, Aquarium
Peter Wiepert Heimatmuseum
U-Boot-Museum

Libraries in Heiligenhafen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei und Lesehalle Lensahn0.0
Bücherwurm0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Lesesaal0.0
Museumshof Lensahn0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Heiligenhafen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Oldenburg/Holstein
Wochenmarkt Oldenburg/Holstein

Hotels in Heiligenhafen

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baltic Kölln
Bretterbude
Hafenhotel Meereszeiten
Hotel Deutsches Haus
Hotel Miramare
Hotel Seestern
Hotel Stadt Hamburg
Nordpol
Strandhuus (ehem. Strandhotel)
Tom's Hus

Restaurants in Heiligenhafen

39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

al Mare
Anno 1800
Asia Fam
Bella Vista
Blue Ocean
burgerbar
Casper
Chiang Du
China-Restaurant Xiao
Coast
eleana's
First Diner
Fisch-Hütte
Fischhalle
Gerry Pizza
Gosch Sylt
Hafen-Kneipe
Hellers Rock Bistro
Hofgarten
Ina
Kamino
Käppen Plambeck
Korfu
Lütt Hus
Mama Yummy
Mykonos
Nordpol
Osteria Rustica
Piraten-Deck
Pizzeria Aladin
Seestern
Seestern (Außenterrasse)
Steakhouse Taurus
Strandmuschel
Strandnest Fischbude
Strandperle
Strandschuppen
tamatsu
Zum Alten Salzspeicher

Cafes in Heiligenhafen

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bene
Cafe Möwenschiet
Coastal Beans Coffeeshop
Holy Harbour
Marina Crêpes
O Marinheiro
Surfcafe
Warder Vinothek

Theme Parks in Heiligenhafen

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ostsee Erlebniswelt

Dentists in Heiligenhafen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorothee Werner

Veterinaries in Heiligenhafen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt Werner Peyinghaus

Gas Stations in Heiligenhafen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Avia
OIL!

Banks in Heiligenhafen

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Sparkasse Holstein
VR Bank Ostholstein Nord - Plön

Gyms in Heiligenhafen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NewFit24

Breweries in Heiligenhafen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bräuhuus Grömitz
KNUST-Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Heiligenhafen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heiligenhafen

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lolland Falster Maribo AirportMRWMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaleko AirstripSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vejrø AirfieldSmall Airport
Vester Åby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Heiligenhafen

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eltern-Kind-Kurklinik Seefrieden
Klinik Ostseedeich
Kurhaus Baltic
Kurklinik Miramar
Ostseeklinik Grömitz
Südstrand-Klinik Fehmarn / Kinder-Rehabilitation
Therapeutikum WestFehmarn

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heiligenhafen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirchensaal
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen
Neuapostolische Kirche Heiligenhafen
Sankt Ansgar
Stadtkirche Heiligenhafen

Explore Near Heiligenhafen

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Heiligenhafen

What is the population of Heiligenhafen?

Heiligenhafen has a population of 9,308 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,347 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Heiligenhafen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,912, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Heiligenhafen?

Heiligenhafen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Heiligenhafen?

There are 363 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heiligenhafen?

The median home value in Heiligenhafen is $115,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $576. The homeownership rate is 43.0%.

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