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Kampen, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Kampen is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 516. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
516 Population 128/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,941 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,941 median income
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $857/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population516
Density128/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,941

Housing

B+
Home Value$171,400
Rent$857
Ownership63.3%
Housing Units206

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population516
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates54.9541°, 8.3417°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$35,941

About Kampen

Kampen is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 516. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Kampen is $35,941, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Kampen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,941
52% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kampen is $171,400, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $857 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 206 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,400
39% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$857
26% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.3%
Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units206

Property Tax

Climate in Kampen

Kampen has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Feb (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F 0.5° / 4.2° 50.0
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F 0.6° / 4° 39.0
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 2° / 6.5° 37.6
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 5° / 11.2° 31.7
May 12°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.2° 36.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 12° / 17.9° 50.7
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 14.6° / 20.4° 58.7
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.7° 90.1
Sep 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.5° 78.1
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 8.7° / 12.9° 83.8
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4.7° / 8.3° 73.6
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F 2° / 5.5° 63.8
Kampen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates54.9541°N, 8.3417°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Kampen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Kampen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Norddörfer Schule
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Radio Stations near Kampen

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DR P4 Syd (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Globus Guld (DK) oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fratz MP3 320 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Radio Ådalen - Ødsted (DK) MP3 192 kbps
DR P4 Syd (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm (DK) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm - Det Ny Kanal 1 (DK) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kampen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altfriesisches Haus
Elmeere e.V.
Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt
Feuerwehrmuseum
Kommandørgården
Museum Kunst der Westküste
Nationalparkhaus „Arche Wattenmeer“
Naturschutzgemeinschaft Sylt e.V.
Naturzentrum Braderup
Stadtgalerie
Sylt Museum
Toftum Skole
Tønnisgård Naturcenter
Wattlabor

Libraries in Kampen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ferring Stiftung0.0
Sylt Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Kampen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Kampen

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Marcussen
Friesenhof
Haus Hansa
Hotel Ahnenhof
Hotel Lindow
Hotel Reethüs
Hotel Rungholt
Hotel Strandhörn
Hotel Weißes Kliff
Kiose
Landhaus Südheide
PLAZA Premium Sylt
Strandhörn Golfhouse
Strandhotel Sylt
Sylter Domizil
Villa Klasen

Restaurants in Kampen

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

94Kampen
Buhne 16
Ciao Maria
Fisch Blum
Fitschen am Dorfteich
Florjan's
Gosch am Kliff
Henry's
Kaamp Meren
Kaamps7
Kasseler Kogge
La Pergola
Manne Pahl
Meeresblick
Münchner Hahn
Odin
Onkel Johnny's Strandwirtschaft
Onno - de Friesenbistro
Petit Robby
Rauchfang
Rotes Kliff Dorfkrug
Sturmhaube
Twisters
Vogelkoje

Cafes in Kampen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Curve
Cafe Lindow
Die Kupferkanne
iismeer

Veterinaries in Kampen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Petersen

Banks in Kampen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sylter Bank SB-Filiale

Shopping Malls in Kampen

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Paradise of Kampen

Golf Courses in Kampen

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf-Club Sylt e.V.
Golf-Club Sylt e.V.

Breweries in Kampen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biar-Brauhüs

Stadiums & Teams in Kampen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kampen

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esbjerg AirportEBJMedium Airport
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Aventoft AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolhede Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bramming AirstripSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsted Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Leck AirfieldSmall Airport
Rømø Beach AirstripSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Tønder AirfieldSmall Airport
Varde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kampen

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Sylt
Fachklinik Sylt HaVaMuK
Haus Schwalm-Eder
Insel-Klinik Sylt
Syltklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kampen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friesenkapelle

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 Kampen

What is the population of Kampen?

Kampen has a population of 516 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

Is Kampen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,941, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,400 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kampen?

Kampen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kampen?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kampen?

The median home value in Kampen is $171,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $857. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.

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