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Merzen, Germany
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Merzen is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,078. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Merzen
Merzen is a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
It is known for its cheap lodging and historic charm. The largest employer is Setca Elektronik, which manufactures solar equipment.
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| Population | 4,078 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4833°, 7.8333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,558 |
About Merzen
Merzen is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 4,078. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Merzen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,558 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 159 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,600 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $343 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,631 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merzen
Merzen has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 840 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4833°N, 7.8333°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) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Merzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Merzen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Ueffeln | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merzen
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio RST | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Shake!FM | funk, hip-hop | MP3 | |
| Radio Osnabrück | undefined | MP3 | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OS-Radio | pop music, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Merzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Ruthemühle | ||||
| Amazone-Museum | ||||
| Automobilsammlung Volkswagen Osnabrück | ||||
| Baracke 35 | ||||
| Bienenmuseum | ||||
| Bodenpavillon | ||||
| DA Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst | ||||
| Die Villa_ | ||||
| Erich Maria Remarque-Friedenszentrum | ||||
| Felix-Nussbaum-Haus | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Forum am Dom - Domschatzkammer und Diözesanmuseum | ||||
| Gestapo Keller | ||||
| Haus Nieland | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Höckel | ||||
| Heimatstübchen mit Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Historische Scheune | ||||
| Hollager Hof | ||||
| Knappenverein | ||||
| Kulturgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Mäuse Turm | ||||
| Meyers Haus | ||||
| Mineralienmuseum Mettingen | ||||
| Motorradmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Schölerberg | ||||
| Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg | ||||
| Museum im Kloster | ||||
| Museum Industriekultur Osnabrück | ||||
| Naturschutz- und Bildungszentrum Alfsee | ||||
| Osnabrücker Schulmuseum | ||||
| Pferdezuchtmuseum | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Selingsmühle | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Ibbenbüren | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Tuchmacher Museum Bramsche | ||||
| Tüöttenmuseum |
Libraries in Merzen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek Heger-Tor-Wall der Universität Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der DBU | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Westerberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Alt-Lotte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstele (Büchertausch) | 0.0 | |||||
| Diözesanbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Forschungsbibliothek ELSI | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschule Osnabrück - Teilbibliothek Haste | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. ö. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öff. Bücherei St. Alexander | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath.-Öffentliche Bücherei Lage-Rieste | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Löningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the University of Osnabrueck | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienforum | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienstelle Osnabrueck | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Evangelische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei Artland | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Osnabrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bramsche | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Ibbenbüren | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiny Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merzen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Lotte | |||||
| Marktplatz Recke | |||||
| Neumarkt | |||||
| Oberer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altstadt / Domhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Ledenhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Riedenbach | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bersenbrück | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Dodesheide | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neustadt / Johanniskirche | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Schinkel |
Hotels in Merzen
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merzen
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merzen
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Merzen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Merzen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merzen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Merzen
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Merzen
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merzen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back- und Brauhaus | ||||
| Brauerei BEURA GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Private Brewery of Laggenbeck |
Stadiums & Teams in Merzen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merzen
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Merzen
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fachklinik Nettetal | ||
| Rehazentrum RPK Osnabrück | ||
| St. Leo-Stift | ||
| St.-Elisabeth-Hospital | ||
| TPZ Therapie- und Präventionszentrum Ibbenbüren |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merzen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Clemens | |
| St. Lambertus | |
| St. Marien-Kirche | |
| Wegekreuz |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Merzen
What is the population of Merzen?
Merzen has a population of 4,078 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles.
Is Merzen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,600 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $343 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Merzen?
Merzen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°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 Merzen?
There are 159 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merzen?
The median home value in Merzen is $68,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $343. The homeownership rate is 70.1%.