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Lychen, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Lychen is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 3,917. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,917 Population 31/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,334 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,334 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $367/mo rent

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About Lychen

Lychen

Lychen, also known as Flößerstadt, is a town in the Uckermark district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Neustrelitz, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Fürstenberg/Havel. This is the town where the thumbtack was created.

People

Population3,917
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,334

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$367
Ownership48.4%
Housing Units1,567

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population3,917
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates53.2109°, 13.3156°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (564 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,334

About Lychen

Lychen is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 3,917. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lychen is $26,334, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Lychen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,334
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lychen is $73,400, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $367 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 48.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,567 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,400
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$367
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.4%
Owner-Occupied48.4%
Renter-Occupied51.6%
Housing Units1,567

Property Tax

Climate in Lychen

Lychen has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 605 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.2° 52.1
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.7° 32.2
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F -0.3° / 7.8° 39.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.3° 25.8
May 12.4°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18.3° 49.6
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.8° 77.7
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.1° 76.5
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.6° 60.7
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.2° 45.9
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.1° 54.5
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.5° 43.5
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 47.2
Lychen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates53.2109°N, 13.3156°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Lychen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lychen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pannwitz-Grundschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lychen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lychen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Büdnerei Bredenfelde
Flößereimuseum
Galerie "Kugelmühle"
Hans-Fallada-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Gransee
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Warthe
Mandan Erdhaus
Museum für Stadtgeschichte Templin
Museumsschule Hardenbeck
Nationalpark-Information Serrahn
Schiffermuseum
Spitalkapelle (heute Museum)
Waldmuseum-Lütt Holthus
Wasserturm
Ziegeleipark Mildenberg

Libraries in Lychen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Salzmann-Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Lychen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Templiner Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Lychen

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haus Thomsdorf
Sängerslust
Schlüßhof
Seehotel Lindenhof

Restaurants in Lychen

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Zum Dicken
Gasthof am Stadttor
Krüseliner Seeschänke
Mühlenwirtschaft
Sängerslust
Seeterrasse
Sportbistro Easy
Strandcafe Lychen
Tenzo
Tilia
Waldesruh

Cafes in Lychen

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Gatho
Café K&K
Cafe Kaffeemühle
Eisdiele Zum Flößer
Hofcafe
Kunstpause
Rosalienhof
Schmacko & Fatz
Ziegenkäserei Capriolenhof

Cinemas in Lychen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altes Kino

Dentists in Lychen

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Martin Schemel
Zahnarztpraxis Dr.med.dent. Jaqueline Malingriaux

Veterinaries in Lychen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis

Gas Stations in Lychen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HEM

Banks in Lychen

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Uckermark
VR-Bank

Breweries in Lychen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ziegel-Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Lychen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lychen

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield-Small Airport
Bienenfarm Airfield-Small Airport
Eberswalde-Finow Airfield-Small Airport
Fehrbellin Airfield-Small Airport
Gransee Airfield-Small Airport
Mellenthin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neuruppin Airfield-Small Airport
Pasewalk Airfield-Small Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Kremmen-Hohenbruch UL-Small Airport
Strausberg Airfield-Small Airport
Tutow-Betriebs Airfield-Small Airport
Waren-Vielist Airfield-Small Airport
Werneuchen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lychen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Postshop

Treatment Centers in Lychen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik am Haussee

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lychen

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Beenz
Dorfkirche Küstrinchen
Dorfkirche Rutenberg
Helenenkapelle
Neuapostolische Kirche Lychen
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johannes
Wehrkiche Mechow

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 Lychen

What is the population of Lychen?

Lychen has a population of 3,917 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 126.2 square miles.

Is Lychen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,334, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $367 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lychen?

Lychen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lychen?

There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lychen?

The median home value in Lychen is $73,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $367. The homeownership rate is 48.4%.

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