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Merzig, Germany
Saarland · Germany
Merzig is a mid-size city in Saarland, Germany with a population of 31,118. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 31,118 |
| Population Density | 649 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.4433°, 6.6387° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saarland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9 inches (1,165 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.9 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,627 |
About Merzig
Merzig is a mid-size city in Germany (Saarland) with a population of 31,118. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Merzig vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,627 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,214 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $93,200 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $466 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 12,447 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merzig
Merzig has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4433°N, 6.6387°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Merzig has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").
Schools in Merzig
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forscherschule Bietzen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Kreuzberg | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium am Stefansberg | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School Hilbringen | - | - | - | - |
| Peter-Wust-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule St.Josef | - | - | - | - |
| CEB Akademie | - | - | - | - |
| Quakennest | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merzig
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schlagerparadies | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| Classic Rock Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MATHIS FM (FR) | pop rock hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) | - | MP3 185 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier Das Cityradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 100komma7 (LU) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| Radio Gutt Laun (LU) | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Diefflen | alternative, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free Radio Luxembourg FRL (LU) | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Radijacija (LU) | indie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier | lokalradio, nachrichten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Lorraine Nord (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR Kultur | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Merzig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amüseum | ||||
| B-Werk Besseringen | ||||
| Bettinger Mühle | ||||
| Bulldog- und Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Bunker 20 | ||||
| Burg- und Hexenmuseum | ||||
| Château de Malbrouck | ||||
| Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof | ||||
| Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig | ||||
| Eisenbahnhalle | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Expeditionsmuseum Werner Freund | ||||
| Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle | ||||
| Ferrodrom | ||||
| Gasgebläsehalle | ||||
| Gedenkort | ||||
| Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt | ||||
| Glashaus | ||||
| Glockengießerei Saarburg | ||||
| Haus Saargau | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hemmersdorf | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Kulturhuef | ||||
| Kupferbergwerk | ||||
| Kupferschmelzhütte | ||||
| Les Mineurs Wendel | ||||
| Litermontmuseum und Geschichtspark | ||||
| Maison Lorraine - Musée des collections - arts et traditions | ||||
| Mechanischer Musiksalon | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Hackenberger Mühle | ||||
| Museeum B-Werk | ||||
| Museum Schloss Fellenberg | ||||
| Museumsbunker | ||||
| Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720 | ||||
| Römermuseum Pachten | ||||
| Römische Villa Borg | ||||
| Saarländisches Brennereimuseum | ||||
| Schmiedemuseum | ||||
| Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie | ||||
| Villeroy&Boch Welt | ||||
| Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte | ||||
| Westwall Museum | ||||
| Westwallmuseum | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Sinz | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen | ||||
| Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig" | ||||
| Westwallmuseum, RB10 |
Libraries in Merzig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücher Kiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel de Bouzonville | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus Der Begegnung | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakob Ziegler Haus | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarbücherrei St. Peter | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Merzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Saarburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merzig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannebacher Käsemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Saarburg |
Hotels in Merzig
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merzig
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merzig
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Merzig
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Merzig
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Merzig
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Merzig
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Merzig
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Merzig
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merzig
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Merzig
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Merzig
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merzig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Régal'potes | ||||
| Mannebacher Brauhaus | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus | ||||
| Temmelser Braukeller |
Stadiums & Teams in Merzig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merzig
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | ETZ | Medium Airport |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Alzing Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bambi Air Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Cann'Air ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Couronné Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hargarten UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoeville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Micheville-Villerupt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosailes en Moselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nancy-Malzéville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | - | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Merzig
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Post | |
| Postbank Finanzberatung | |
| Poststelle Brotdorf (Filiale 597) |
Treatment Centers in Merzig
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| aktiva | ||
| DRK Klinik Mettlach für Geriatrie und Rehabilitation | ||
| Hochwald-Kliniken Weiskirchen | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik, Gesundheits- & Rehazentrum Saarschleife |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merzig
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle | |
| Antoniuskirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Grundmauern alte Kirche | |
| Johannes der Täufer | |
| Josefskapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kapelle Ave Maria | |
| Kirche Sankt Agatha | |
| Königreichssaal | |
| Kreuzbergkapelle | |
| Marienkapelle Harlingen | |
| Sankt Peter | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Maria-Magdalena | |
| St. Petrus in Ketten | |
| St. Quiriacus | |
| St. Wendalinus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Merzig
What is the population of Merzig?
Merzig has a population of 31,118 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 649 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.
Is Merzig expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,627, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $466 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Merzig?
Merzig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 12.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Merzig?
There are 1,214 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merzig?
The median home value in Merzig is $93,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $466. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.