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Himmelpforten, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Himmelpforten is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,820. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Himmelpforten
Himmelpforten is a municipality west of Hamburg (Germany) in the district of Stade in Lower Saxony. It is located on the Horsterbeck creek. Himmelpforten is also part and the seat of the Samtgemeinde Oldendorf-Himmelpforten.
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| Population | 4,820 |
| Population Density | 553 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.6141°, 9.3052° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.1 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,368 |
About Himmelpforten
Himmelpforten is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 4,820. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Himmelpforten vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,368 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,800 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $504 |
| 57% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 52.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,928 |
Property Tax
Climate in Himmelpforten
Himmelpforten has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6141°N, 9.3052°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Himmelpforten has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Himmelpforten
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porta-Coeli-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Himmelpforten | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Himmelpforten
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ankerherz | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mittelweser | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NSR Stadtradio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| deutschFM | deutschfm, neudeutsch | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Himmelpforten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria | ||||
| Bachmann-Museum Bremervörde | ||||
| Börde-Museum | ||||
| Detlefsenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Klein- und Feldbahn Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Zementmuseum | ||||
| Findorff-Haus | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum auf der Insel | ||||
| Greundiek | ||||
| Heimat- und Buddelmuseum | ||||
| Heimathausanlage Plönjeshausen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Stade | ||||
| Heimatstube Oberndorf | ||||
| Hemmorium | ||||
| Historische Seilerei / Reeperbahn | ||||
| Kehdinger Küstenschiffahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Kleinbahn-EG Deinste | ||||
| Kunstpunkt Schleusenhaus | ||||
| Museumsbahn | ||||
| Museumsstellwerk Glückstadt | ||||
| Norddeutsches Radiomuseum | ||||
| Schwedenspeicher | ||||
| Stuhmer Museum | ||||
| Waldmuseum Wingst | ||||
| Ziegelei Pape |
Libraries in Himmelpforten
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrich-Huth-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Stade | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bremervörde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Himmelpforten
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Himmelpforten |
Hotels in Himmelpforten
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Himmelpforten
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Himmelpforten
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Himmelpforten
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Himmelpforten
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Himmelpforten
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Himmelpforten
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Himmelpforten
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Himmelpforten
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | Large Airport |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Hohn Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Ahrenlohe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aukrug Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Heide-Büsum Airport | HEI | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf Airfield | IZE | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauenbrück Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neumünster Airport | EUM | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Peter-Ording Airport | PSH | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stade Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uetersen-Heist Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weser-Wümme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Himmelpforten
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Marien Kirche |
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What is the population of Himmelpforten?
Himmelpforten has a population of 4,820 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 553 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.
Is Himmelpforten expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,368, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Himmelpforten?
Himmelpforten 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 64°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Himmelpforten?
There are 188 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Himmelpforten?
The median home value in Himmelpforten is $100,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $504. The homeownership rate is 52.2%.