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Morsum, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Morsum is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,100. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,100 Population 245/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,941 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,941 median income
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $869/mo rent

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About Morsum

Morsum is a village on the North Sea island of Sylt in the district of Nordfriesland in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Today, it is an Ortsteil of the Gemeinde Sylt. Morsum is located close to the scientifically important geotope Morsum-Kliff and to the beginning of the Hindenburgdamm linking Sylt with the mainland.

People

Population1,100
Density245/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,941

Housing

B+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$869
Ownership41.3%
Housing Units440

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,100
Population Density245 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates54.8699°, 8.4394°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$35,941

About Morsum

Morsum is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,100. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Morsum is $35,941, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Morsum vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$35,941
52% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Morsum is $173,800, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $869 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 41.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 440 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,800
38% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$869
25% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership41.3%
Owner-Occupied41.3%
Renter-Occupied58.7%
Housing Units440

Property Tax

Climate in Morsum

Morsum has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Feb (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F 0.5° / 4.2° 50.0
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F 0.6° / 4° 39.0
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 2° / 6.5° 37.6
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F 5° / 11.2° 31.7
May 12°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.2° 36.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 12° / 17.9° 50.7
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 14.6° / 20.4° 58.7
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.7° 90.1
Sep 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.5° 78.1
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 8.7° / 12.9° 83.8
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4.7° / 8.3° 73.6
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F 2° / 5.5° 63.8
Morsum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates54.8699°N, 8.4394°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Morsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Morsum

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DR P4 Syd (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Globus Guld (DK) oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fratz - MP3 320 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Radio Ådalen - Ødsted (DK) - MP3 192 kbps
DR P4 Syd (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm (DK) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm - Det Ny Kanal 1 (DK) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Morsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altfriesisches Haus
Amrumer Leuchtturm
Amrumer Museum
Bådfolk ved Vidåen
Dr.-Carl-Häberlin-Friesen-Museum
Elmeere e.V.
Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt
Feuerwehrmuseum
Hans og Hansigne Lorenzens Gård
Museum Kunst der Westküste
Nationalparkhaus „Arche Wattenmeer“
Naturschutzgemeinschaft Sylt e.V.
Naturzentrum Amrum
Naturzentrum Braderup
Öömrang Hüs
Stadtgalerie
Sylt Museum
Wattlabor

Libraries in Morsum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Oland0.0
Ferring Stiftung0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Wyk0.0
Sylt Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Morsum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kleiner Föhrer Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wyker Fischmarkt

Hotels in Morsum

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hof Galerie
Hotel Restaurant Morsum Kliff

Restaurants in Morsum

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fränkische Weinstuben
Landhaus Severin‘s
Wie Zuhause

Cafes in Morsum

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jürgen Ingwersen

Train Stations in Morsum

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morsum

Banks in Morsum

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sylter Bank

Golf Courses in Morsum

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Morsum auf Sylt e.V.

Breweries in Morsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biar-Brauhüs
Ebbüller Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Morsum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morsum

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esbjerg AirportEBJMedium Airport
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Aventoft Airfield-Small Airport
Bramming Airstrip-Small Airport
Bredstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
Holsted Private Airfield-Small Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Leck Airfield-Small Airport
Rømø Beach Airstrip-Small Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Tønder Airfield-Small Airport
Varde Airfield-Small Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Morsum

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alma Münster-Haus
Alma Münster-Haus
AOK Nordseeklinik
AOK Nordseeklinik - Haus Saltkrokan
Fachklinik Satteldüne
Fachklinik Sylt
Fachklinik Sylt HaVaMuK
Haus Schwalm-Eder
Insel-Klinik Sylt
Nordseeklinik Westfalen - Reha Klinik am Meer
Nordseesanatorium Marienhof
Reha-Zentrum Utersum
Syltklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morsum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt Martin

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 Morsum

What is the population of Morsum?

Morsum has a population of 1,100 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Morsum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,941, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $173,800 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Morsum?

Morsum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Morsum?

There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Morsum?

The median home value in Morsum is $173,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $869. The homeownership rate is 41.3%.

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