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Herzberg am Harz, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Herzberg am Harz is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 14,948. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,948 Population 190/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,268 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,268 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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People

Population14,948
Density190/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,268

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Ownership58.0%
Housing Units5,979

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population14,948
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates51.6555°, 10.3394°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.7 inches (73 cm)
Median Household Income$28,268

About Herzberg am Harz

Herzberg am Harz is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 14,948. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Herzberg am Harz is $28,268, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 583 business establishments.

Income: Herzberg am Harz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,268
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)583

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Herzberg am Harz is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 58.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,979 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership58.0%
Owner-Occupied58.0%
Renter-Occupied42.0%
Housing Units5,979

Property Tax

Climate in Herzberg am Harz

Herzberg am Harz has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.5° / 3.5° 74.6
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.7° 51.6
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8.7° 56.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.9° / 14.2° 47.8
May 13°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.4° 65.1
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.4° 71.8
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.6° 83.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.9° 72.9
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.6° 58.8
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13° 76.6
Nov 4.7°C / 40°F 2.1° / 7.3° 67.4
Dec 2°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.3° 75.6
Herzberg am Harz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area78.5 sq mi (203.3 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates51.6555°N, 10.3394°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Germany avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 100 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 126 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 68 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 150 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 12 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 49 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 140 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 82 km
Nov 21, 2000 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany M2.6 98 km
May 6, 2008 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany M2.6 101 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 43 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 21 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Herzberg am Harz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Herzberg am Harz

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mahnteschule
Nicolai-Grundschule
Einhornschule
Nicolaischule
Oberschule Herzberg
Oberschule Herzberg
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Gymnasium
Mahnte-Schule
Oberschule Herzberg am Harz
Einhornschule
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Radio Stations near Herzberg am Harz

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
90s90s - Lovesongs pop music MP3
MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen heiligenstadt, hits AAC 102 kbps
bigFM Niedersachsen MP3
Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) community radio OGG 96 kbps
energy 93 eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Leinewelle MP3 192 kbps
RADIO 21 Göttingen pop, rock MP3
Radio Tonkuhle public radio MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Herzberg am Harz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
19-Lachter-Stollen
Alte Kanzlei
Alte Remise
Bergbaumuseum Historische Silbergrube Lautenthals Glück
Bergbaumuseum Schachtanlage Knesebeck
Bergwerksmuseum Grube Samson
Brauakademie Zellerfeld
Catharina Neufang
Dorfmuseum Haynrode
Europäisches Brotmuseum
Geosammlung Clausthal
Geotop-Station Tongrube Willershausen
Glas- und Hüttenmuseum Wieda
Glashütte Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Glasmuseum
Goslarer Museum
Grenzlandmuseum Bad Sachsa
Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld
Gründerzeitmuseum Villa Charlotte
Gülden Creutz
Harz-Sagen-Halle
Harzer Roller-Kanarien-Museum
HarzWaldHaus (früher "Haus der Natur")
Heimatkundliches Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Duderstadt
Heimatmuseum Wulften
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Gerblingerode
Heimatstube Gittelde
Heinz Sielmann Stiftung Natur-Erlebniszentrum Gut Herbigshagen
Historische Sammlung Instrumentelle Analytik
Hüttenmuseum
Kali-Bergbaumuseum
Lehrbergwerk Grube Roter Bär
Museum (im historisches Rathaus)
Museum im Ritterhaus
Museum im Ritterhaus
Museum im Zwinger
Museum Schloss Herzberg
Nationalparkhaus Sankt Andreasberg
Naturmuseum Seeburger See
Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum
Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum
Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum, Aussenstelle zur Wasserwirtschaft
Ottiliaeschacht
Ottiliaeschacht - Umschalt- und Ladestelle
Runde Radstube Thurm Rosenhof
Schatzkammer Drei:Kaiser Haus
Städtisches Museum Seesen
Welterbe-Infozentrum
Wilhelm-Busch-Mühle
World Heritage Site Rammelsberg
Zinnfiguren Museum

Libraries in Herzberg am Harz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücher Box Teistungen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hördener Bücherei0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Lesewelt Oker e.V.0.0
Spritzenhaus;Stadtbücherei Herzberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Alter Bahnhof0.0
Stadtbibliothek Worbis0.0
Stadtbücherei Goslar0.0
Stadtbücherei im Kurzentrum0.0
Stadtbücherei Seesen0.0

Farmers Markets in Herzberg am Harz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bergbauernmarkt
Friedensplatz
Marktplatz Herzberg am Harz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Duderstadt
Zierbrunnenplatz

Hotels in Herzberg am Harz

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Englischer Hof
Hotel Harzer Hof
Jägerhof
Landgasthaus Schulze
Zur Quelle

Restaurants in Herzberg am Harz

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
Blockhaus im Bremketal
Döner Okka
Englischer Hof
Kulmbacher am Markt
Landgasthaus Schulze
Mamma Mia
Nanjing
Restaurant Dynasty
Restaurant TimeOut
Urige Gastwirtschaft Harzklause
Zur Quelle

Cafes in Herzberg am Harz

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esperanto-Café
San-Dé
Wüstefeld

Cinemas in Herzberg am Harz

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central-Lichtspiele Herzberg

Castles in Herzberg am Harz

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Herzberg
Torhaus

Zoos in Herzberg am Harz

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auerhuhn-Schaugehege

Dentists in Herzberg am Harz

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A. Grünefeld
O. Barke
Zahnarzt-Herzberg
Zahnärzte Bosse

Train Stations in Herzberg am Harz

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herzberg (Harz)

Bus Stations in Herzberg am Harz

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herzberg Bahnhof
Herzberg Schloss/Ost
Herzberg Schloss/West

Gas Stations in Herzberg am Harz

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
CLASSIC Tankstellen GmbH & Co. KG
Jet
Pfeffer SB-Tanke
Pfeffer SB-Tanke

Banks in Herzberg am Harz

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commerzbank
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Osterode am Harz
Volksbank

Gyms in Herzberg am Harz

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DMO Fitness & Lifestyle

Breweries in Herzberg am Harz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altenauer Brauerei
Brauakademie Zellerfeld
Brauerei Neunspringe

Stadiums & Teams in Herzberg am Harz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Herzberg am Harz

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg 0.0 $0
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 $0

Airports Near Herzberg am Harz

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erfurt-Weimar AirportERFLarge Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Eisenach-Kindel AirportEIBMedium Airport
Am Salzgittersee AirfieldSmall Airport
Aue bei Hattorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Gandersheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Langensalza AirfieldSmall Airport
Bleicherode AirfieldSmall Airport
Bollrich AirfieldSmall Airport
Dingelstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Dornberg-Sontra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Gotha-Ost AirfieldSmall Airport
Gronau AirfieldSmall Airport
Große Wiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Hasselfelde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Hildesheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenstein ULSmall Airport
Ithwiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühlhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Northeim AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte AirfieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sassberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stapelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg at Wessein AirfieldSmall Airport
Sultmer Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Uehrde AirfieldSmall Airport
Uslar AirfieldSmall Airport
Weper AirfieldSmall Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Herzberg am Harz

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
Hermes Paketshop

Treatment Centers in Herzberg am Harz

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rehazentrum Oberharz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herzberg am Harz

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche
Kreuzkirche
Nicolaikirche
St. Josef
St. Michaelis
St. Thomas Kirche

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Herzberg am Harz

What is the population of Herzberg am Harz?

Herzberg am Harz has a population of 14,948 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 78.5 square miles.

Is Herzberg am Harz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,268, 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 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Herzberg am Harz?

Herzberg am Harz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 28.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Herzberg am Harz?

There are 583 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Herzberg am Harz?

The median home value in Herzberg am Harz is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380. The homeownership rate is 58.0%.

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