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Hohwacht, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Hohwacht is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 864. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
864 Population 255/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,532 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,532 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $597/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population864
Density255/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$597
Ownership61.0%
Housing Units346

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population864
Population Density255 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates54.3208°, 10.6702°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$32,532

About Hohwacht

Hohwacht is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 864. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Hohwacht is $32,532, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Hohwacht vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,532
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hohwacht is $119,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $597 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 61.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 346 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$597
49% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.0%
Owner-Occupied61.0%
Renter-Occupied39.0%
Housing Units346

Property Tax

Climate in Hohwacht

Hohwacht has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 682 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 61.7
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 49.2
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.7° 45.6
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.2° 35.7
May 12°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.3° 49.7
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 11.1° / 19.7° 64.3
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.5° / 22.1° 67.5
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22.1° 74.2
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 58.2
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 58.0
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.4° / 8° 55.1
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.9° / 4.9° 62.5
Hohwacht experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates54.3208°N, 10.6702°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 15, 2003.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 103 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 124 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Hohwacht has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Hohwacht

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baltica
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Radio Stations near Hohwacht

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hohwacht

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cap-Arcona-Museum
Dorfmuseum Schönwalde a.B.
Eiszeitmuseum
Fischereimuseum
Gildemuseum
Hospital zum heiligen Geist
Immenhof Museum
Museumshof Lensahn
Oldenburger Wallmuseum
Ostholstein-Museum
Schlossmuseum
Tews-Kate
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
zeiTTor - Museum

Libraries in Hohwacht

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei und Lesehalle Lensahn0.0
Eutiner Landesbibliothek0.0
Kreisbibliothek Eutin0.0
Museumshof Lensahn0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Neustadt in Holstein0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0

Farmers Markets in Hohwacht

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Oldenburg/Holstein
Wochenmarkt Oldenburg/Holstein

Hotels in Hohwacht

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Das Ostseehotel
Genueser Landhaus
Haus am Meer
Haus Irene
Hohe Wacht
Hohwachter Hof
Hotel Garni freeSteil
Seelust
Seeschlösschen
Walbrecht

Restaurants in Hohwacht

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basilico
Bella Vista
Bistro Café-fleck
Central
Fischbar Sehlendorf
Gasthaus zum Wikinger
Genueser Schiff
Hohe Wacht
Imbiss bei Moni
Klabautermann
Nudelladen
Seaside
Seelust
Seeschlösschen
Tom's Hütte
Zum alten Packhus

Cafes in Hohwacht

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Blume und Meer" - Blumenwerkstatt und Café
Da Bruno
Frische Koken Kaat
Haus am Meer
Solt un See
Strandkörbchen
Waterkant

Golf Courses in Hohwacht

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf & Country Club Hohwachter Bucht

Breweries in Hohwacht

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Klüvers Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Hohwacht

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hohwacht

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vejrø AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hohwacht

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ameos Klinik Middelburg
Ameos Klinik Middelburg und Tagesklinik
AMEOS Tagesklinik Eutin
Fachklinik Freudenholm-Ruhleben
Kinderzentrum Pelzerhaken
Klinik Buchenholm
Kurzentrum Soziales Genesungswerk Pelzerhaken
Mühlenbergklinik
Rehaklinik Selenter See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hohwacht

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt Jürgen

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 Hohwacht

What is the population of Hohwacht?

Hohwacht has a population of 864 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Hohwacht expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,532, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $597 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hohwacht?

Hohwacht has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hohwacht?

There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hohwacht?

The median home value in Hohwacht is $119,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $597. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.

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