Lüneburg, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Lüneburg is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 71,260. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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People
Economy
C+Housing
AClimate
| Population | 71,260 |
| Population Density | 2,201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2512°, 10.4155° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4 inches (976 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,385 |
About Lüneburg
Lüneburg is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 71,260. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Lüneburg vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,385 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 104 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 26 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $128,000 |
| 55% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $640 |
| 45% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 31.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Housing Units | 28,504 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lüneburg
Lüneburg has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 679 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (83.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2512°N, 10.4155°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Lüneburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Lüneburg
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johanneum | — | — | — | — |
| Schulzentrum Kaltenmoor | — | — | — | — |
| Technologiezentrum Lüneburg | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildende Schulen I | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildende Schulen III | — | — | — | — |
| Johannes-Rabeler-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Im Roten Feld | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Hasenburger Berg | — | — | — | — |
| Georg-Sonnin-Schule (BBS II) | — | — | — | — |
| Rudolf-Steiner-Schule Lüneburg | — | — | — | — |
| Igelschule | — | — | — | — |
| St.-Ursula-Grundschule | — | — | — | — |
| Heiligengeistschule | — | — | — | — |
| Grone-Bildungszentrum Lüneburg | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Lüne | — | — | — | — |
| Landesfachschule Metall | — | — | — | — |
| Hermann-Löns-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Oberschule am Wasserturm | — | — | — | — |
| Anne Frank-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Integrierte Gesamtschule Kreideberg | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Kreideberg | — | — | — | — |
| Herderschule | — | — | — | — |
| Wilhelm-Raabe-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Außenstelle Wilhelm-Raabe-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Dr. von Morgenstern Schulen | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lüneburg
82 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR Info (Niedersachsen) | cultural news, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Info (Hamburg) | culture, information | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 2 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 90,3 | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hamburg | — | AAC | |
| NDR 2 - Niedersachsen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ByteFM (192k) | indie, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| N-JOY | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| * TOP 100 CLUB CHARTS * | DJ TOP 100 | UP-TO-DATE | DJ CHARTS - CLUBBING HITS - - DEEP HOUSE - LOUNGE - DANCE - TECHNO - RAVE - EDM - HOUSE - TECHHOUSE - REMIX - TRANCE - HARDSTYLE - MINIMAL - IBIZA - CHILLOUT - LOUNGE - URBAN - HIP HOP - RNB - SUMMER IB | #charts, #edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0R - PIANO JAZZ LOUNGE || Jazz, Piano, Lounge, Smooth, Chill, Relax, Soft, Acoustic, Instrumental, Evening, Romantic, Background, Coffee, Mellow, Elegant | acoustic, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR Kultur | classical, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 2 (Hamburg) | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ByteFM | no ads | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Kinderradio | children, kids | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Info (Schleswig-Holstein) | culture, information | MP3 128 kbps | |
| tagesschau24 | ard, nachrichten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Kultur (AAC 192) | — | AAC 256 kbps | |
| NDR Info Hamburg | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sportschau Radio Liga2 Konferenz | 2.bundesliga | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 2 (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Freies Sender Kombinat Hamburg | — | OGG 320 kbps | |
| pure fm - hamburgs electronic radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Babaganousha Radio | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Rock Antenne Hamburg (AAC) | rock | AAC | |
| bigFM Hamburg | charts, hip-hop | MP3 | |
| Beats Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Babaganousha Labs | goa, psychedelic | AAC 96 kbps | |
| DREAMPOP-RADIO (https) | acoustic, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Byte FM | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hamburg Zwei | 80er, christmas | AAC | |
| ByteFM | HH-UKW | afrobeat, beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Byte.fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Top 40 | alle neuen clubhits, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ZEPPELIN STELLE RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Info | information | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Info (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) | info, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dreampop Radio | alternative, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DARKCLUB-RADIO | ebm, futurepop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO REEPERBAHN 90er | 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ahoy | alternative, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| electric-circus | edm, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Fernsehen Hamburg | ard, drittes programm | AAC 1672 kbps | |
| Black Tapes On Air | hardcore, punk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO REEPERBAHN | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut.fm Post-Rock | instrumental rock, post-rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt | electronic | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen | soul | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Zusa | — | OGG | |
| Laut.Fm-Truckersmp | latin pop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1000 Hamburg | charts, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| laut.fm DarkClubRadio | alternative, darkwave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 917xfm | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TIDE.radio | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MABU Beatz Radio - Minimal | minimal, minimal techno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ambient Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zusa | — | OGG | |
| MABU Beatz Radio - Techno | techno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dancefox Radio | international | MP3 | |
| Radio Zusa | — | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR LEIPZIG | emo | MP3 | |
| Radio Zusa | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldiefans - Das Original | 2000er, 60er | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Just Easy | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abstrait | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80s christmas | — | MP3 | |
| SOULBROTHA Radio | funk, hip hop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rentner-Radio | 60er und 70er jahre ... und natürlich zeitlose hits!! eine musikalische zeitreise zurück in die besten jahre der generation im ruhestand!!, das rentner radio spielt 24 stunden nur die ohrwürmer und evergreens der 50er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR Info (Hamburg) ( MP3 HTTPS-deeplink) | cultural news, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO Reeperbahn Weihnachten | weihnachten, xmas | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio42 | boogie, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Makrele St.Pauli | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwiebel | alternate, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tannenbaumradio | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soulallnighter | jazz, soul | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moviedance | soundtracks | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO REEPERBAHN Deep | chillout, deephouse | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FG Chic Germany | funk, smooth lounge | AAC | |
| Electricfabric | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Mojo | funk, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Path through the Forest | alternative, avant-garde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gábor Hering | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Longitude | nontango | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lüneburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Archäologisches Museum Oldendorf / Luhe | ||||
| Bergedorfer Schloss | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Elbschifffahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Erlebnisschmiede | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum | ||||
| GeesthachtMuseum! im Krügerschen Haus | ||||
| German Salt Museum | ||||
| Kant Museum | ||||
| Künstlerhaus Lauenburg | ||||
| Kuriseum | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum für Bergedorf und die Vierlande | ||||
| Museum im Marstall | ||||
| Museum Lüneburg | ||||
| Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial Exhibition | ||||
| Opfer der NS-Psychiatrie | ||||
| Ostpreußisches Landesmuseum Lüneburg | ||||
| Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf | ||||
| Rieck-Haus | ||||
| Schlauchturm Salzhausen | ||||
| Textilmuseum | ||||
| Treckermuseum Niendorf 1 | ||||
| Zugpferdemuseum |
Libraries in Lüneburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Adendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Hereon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek im Griepehaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek KZ-Gedenkstätte Neuengamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek OVG | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek, Museum für Bergedorf und die Vierlande | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Elbmarsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Reppenstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Büchereizentrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherhalle Bergedorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| City library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek Life Sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Dassendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreismedienzentrum Lüneburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kultur- & Geschichtskontor | 0.0 | |||||
| Offenes Archiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsbücherei Kaltenmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei Salzhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Lauenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Geesthacht | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lüneburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Lauenburger Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Lohbrügger Markt | |||||
| Lüneburg Farmer's Market | |||||
| Marktplatz Scharnebeck | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Barum | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Büchen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Bergedorf-West | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Reppenstedt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kaltenmoor | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Winsen |
Hotels in Lüneburg
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lüneburg
90 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lüneburg
52 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lüneburg
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lüneburg
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lüneburg
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lüneburg
3 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lüneburg
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lüneburg
25 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lüneburg
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lüneburg
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lüneburg
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lüneburg
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lüneburg
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lüneburg
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lüneburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lütte |
Stadiums & Teams in Lüneburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lüneburg
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | Large Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Faßberg Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | LBC | Medium Airport |
| Ahrenlohe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | — | Small Airport |
| Grambeker Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüchow-Rehbeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüneburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neu-Gülze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | — | Small Airport |
| Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tangeln Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Teldau-Amholz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uelzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uetersen-Heist Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wahlstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Worth Ultralight strip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lüneburg
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Darwish-Center | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| DHL, Post und Postbank | |
| GLS- und DPD-Paketshop | |
| Hauptpost Lüneburg | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Lehrer Lämpel | |
| Lünebote | |
| UPS Paket-Shop | |
| UPS Paket-Shop |
Treatment Centers in Lüneburg
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| REHA-Bergedorf | ||
| Sprachhaus | ||
| Susannenhaus | ||
| VAMED Klinik Geesthacht |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lüneburg
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventgemeinde Lüneburg | |
| AL-SHABA KULTURZENTRUM e.V | |
| Barbarakapelle | |
| Christuskirche | |
| Freie Christengemeinde / Pfingstgemeinde | |
| Freie evangelische Gemeinde | |
| Friedenskirche | |
| Katholisch Apostolische Kirche | |
| Klosterkirche St. Bartholomäi | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Martin Luther Kirche | |
| Matthäus-Gemeinde | |
| Moschee | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Lüneburg | |
| Ökumenische Kapelle St. Mauritius | |
| Ökumenisches Gemeindezentrum St. Stephanus | |
| Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche | |
| Pauluskirche | |
| Raum der Stille | |
| Saint Nicholas Church |
Quick Facts
Around Lüneburg
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lüneburg
49 places within 15 km
- • Buckelgräberfeld Boltersen
- • Buckelgräberfeld Boltersen
- • Grabhügel
- • Großsteingrab Edendorf 1
- • Großsteingrab Holzen 2
- + 11 more
- • FKK Strand
- • Inselsee-Strand
- • Kiesstrand
- • Sandstrand
- • Spielstrand
- • Schloss Lüdersburg
- • Art Pfefferle
- • Galerie Goos
- • Kunstscheune Radbruch
- • Pluto - Raum für Kunst und Transformation
- • Brünsberg
- • Butterberg
- • Deesterbruchsberg
- • Dönnsenberg
- • Fuchsberg
- + 13 more
- • ehem. Denkmal "Viictory Hill"
- • Aussichtsturm Hambörn
- • Betzendorfer Berg
- • Loreley
- • unterer Aussichtspunkt Schiffshebewerk Scharnebeck
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lüneburg
What is the population of Lüneburg?
Lüneburg has a population of 71,260 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 2,201 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles.
Is Lüneburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,385, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lüneburg?
Lüneburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lüneburg?
There are 256 business establishments in the area, including 104 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Lüneburg?
The median home value in Lüneburg is $128,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $640. The homeownership rate is 31.8%.
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