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Laar, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Laar is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,193. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Laar
Laar is a community in the district of Grafschaft Bentheim in Lower Saxony. The community’s name comes from the Old Dutch for “glade in the woods”.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 2,193 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3558°, 8.2539° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (779 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,558 |
About Laar
Laar is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,193. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Laar vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,558 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $407 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Housing Units | 877 |
Property Tax
Climate in Laar
Laar has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 70.6 sq mi (182.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3558°N, 8.2539°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Laar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Laar
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringhausen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Laar
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gütersloh | borgholzhausen, clarholz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bielefeld | bielefeld, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lippe | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WAF | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Herford | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| deutschrap | deutschrap, german rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melodic Radio | melodic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe | - | UNKNOWN | |
| NurseFM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alternativeworld | alternative, brit pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm | deutschrap, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OS-Radio | pop music, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gay Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HCJB | christian | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Coco und Jambo | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ | bielefeld, campus radio | MP3 | |
| Antenne Bethel | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Osradio 104,8 | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Laar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgerhaus aus dem Jahre 1843 | ||||
| Automobilsammlung Volkswagen Osnabrück | ||||
| Automuseum Melle | ||||
| Averbecks Speicher | ||||
| Bodenpavillon | ||||
| Deutsches Windkraftmuseum | ||||
| Die Villa_ | ||||
| Dümmer Vogelschau | ||||
| Dümmer-Museum Lembruch | ||||
| Eisenzeithaus Venne | ||||
| Erich Maria Remarque-Friedenszentrum | ||||
| Felix-Nussbaum-Haus | ||||
| Forum am Dom - Domschatzkammer und Diözesanmuseum | ||||
| Gestapo Keller | ||||
| Grönegau-Museum | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kulturgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Mäuse Turm | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Schölerberg | ||||
| Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg | ||||
| Museum Industriekultur Osnabrück | ||||
| Osnabrücker Schulmuseum | ||||
| Pfad-Finder - Baumwipfelpfad Bad Iburg | ||||
| Schafstall Bad Essen | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Bad Iburg | ||||
| Schnippenburgmuseum | ||||
| Selingsmühle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Technikmuseum Analog bis Digital | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum Melle-Buer / Meesdorf | ||||
| Uhrenmuseum | ||||
| Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land - Museum und Park Kalkriese | ||||
| Venner Mühle | ||||
| Villa Stahmer | ||||
| Waffelmuseum Meyer | ||||
| Werburg-Museum Spenge |
Libraries in Laar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek Heger-Tor-Wall der Universität Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der DBU | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Westerberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Lemförde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Viktor | 0.0 | |||||
| Diözesanbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Forschungsbibliothek ELSI | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschule Osnabrück - Teilbibliothek Haste | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. ö. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öff. Bücherei St. Alexander | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath.-Öffentliche Bücherei Lage-Rieste | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the University of Osnabrueck | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienstelle Osnabrueck | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Melle | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Spenge | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiny Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Laar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freitagsmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altstadt / Domhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Ledenhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Riedenbach | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bad Essen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Belm | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Dodesheide | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neustadt / Johanniskirche | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Schinkel |
Hotels in Laar
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Laar
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Laar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei BEURA GmbH & Co. KG |
Stadiums & Teams in Laar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Laar
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Laar
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dörenberg-Klinik | ||
| Fachklinik Nettetal | ||
| Fachklinik St. Marienstift | ||
| Klinik Münsterland | ||
| Klinik Teutoburger Wald Trakt C | ||
| Paracelsus-Wiehengebirgsklinik Bad Essen | ||
| Paracelsus-Wittekindklinik Bad Essen | ||
| Parkklinik | ||
| Reha-Klinik Sonnenhof | ||
| Rehabilitationsklinik Werscherberg | ||
| Rehazentrum RPK Osnabrück |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Laar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofkapelle Herringhausen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Laar
What is the population of Laar?
Laar has a population of 2,193 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 70.6 square miles.
Is Laar expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $407 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Laar?
Laar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Laar?
There are 86 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Laar?
The median home value in Laar is $81,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $407. The homeownership rate is 62.1%.