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Orscholz, Germany
Saarland · Germany
Orscholz is a small town in Saarland, Germany with a population of 3,609. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Orscholz
The Orscholz Switch, or Siegfried Switch, was a military defensive "switch" position and part of the Siegfried Line (Westwall) located in the triangle between the rivers Saar and Moselle. It was built in 1939 and 1940 and incorporated 75 bunkers as well as 10.2 km of tank obstacles in the form of dragon's teeth. This defensive line ran from Trier to Nennig along the Moselle and from Nennig in an easterly direction to Orscholz on the loop in the Saar river at Mettlach.Although the West Wall in this sector lay behind the Saar, the Germans in 1939 and 1940 had constructed a supplementary fortified line across the base of the triangle from Nennig in the west to Orscholz, at a great northwestward loop of the Saar. The Germans called the position the Orscholz Switch; the Americans knew it as the Siegfried Switch. Assuming the neutrality of Luxembourg, the switch position was designed to protect Trier and the Moselle corridor and to prevent outflanking of the strongest portion of the West Wall, that lying to the southeast across the face of the Saar industrial area.
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| Population | 3,609 |
| Population Density | 870 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.5059°, 6.5250° |
| 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 Orscholz
Orscholz is a small town in Germany (Saarland) with a population of 3,609. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 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: Orscholz vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,627 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 141 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,444 |
Property Tax
Climate in Orscholz
Orscholz has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 695 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 | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5059°N, 6.5250°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Orscholz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Orscholz
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesamtschule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Orscholz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Orscholz
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Dance Radio (LU) | dance, dj | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic Rock Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| MATHIS FM (FR) | pop rock hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTL Gold (LU) | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) | — | MP3 185 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier Das Cityradio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 100komma7 (LU) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Puls Luxembourg (LU) | folk, serbian | MP3 | |
| AAAudio (LU) | ambient, downtempo | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gutt Laun (LU) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RTL Schlagerliebe (LU) | — | MP3 | |
| Rádio Larochette (LU) | pop rock popular | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Diefflen | alternative, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier | lokalradio, nachrichten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Radijacija (LU) | indie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR 1 | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free Radio Luxembourg FRL (LU) | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SR Kultur | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| France Bleu Lorraine Nord (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Orscholz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Possen | ||||
| Amüseum | ||||
| B-Werk Besseringen | ||||
| Biodiversum | ||||
| Bulldog- und Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Bunker 20 | ||||
| Château de Malbrouck | ||||
| Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig | ||||
| Eisenbahnhalle | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| European Museum Schengen | ||||
| Expeditionsmuseum Werner Freund | ||||
| Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Roscheider Hof | ||||
| Glashaus | ||||
| Glockengießerei Saarburg | ||||
| Gros ouvrage A19 Hackenberg | ||||
| Haus Saargau | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hemmersdorf | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Karl-Marx-Haus | ||||
| Kulturhuef | ||||
| Maison de la Nature | ||||
| Maison Lorraine - Musée des collections - arts et traditions | ||||
| Moulin de Buding | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Hackenberger Mühle | ||||
| Musée de l'aviation | ||||
| Musée des Illusions | ||||
| Musée du Vin | ||||
| Musée lorrain des cheminots Rettel | ||||
| Museeum B-Werk | ||||
| Museum Schloss Fellenberg | ||||
| Museumsbunker | ||||
| Pieterhaus | ||||
| Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720 | ||||
| Rheinisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Römermuseum Pachten | ||||
| Römische Villa Borg | ||||
| Römisches Mosaik | ||||
| Saarländisches Brennereimuseum | ||||
| Schatzkammer | ||||
| Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie | ||||
| Villeroy&Boch Welt | ||||
| Westwallmuseum | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Konz | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Sinz | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen | ||||
| Westwallmuseum Wiltingen | ||||
| Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig" | ||||
| Westwallmuseum, RB10 |
Libraries in Orscholz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek des Bischöfl. Priesterseminars und Bistumsarchiv Trier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Deutschen Liturgischen Instituts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Gusterath | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel de Bouzonville | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarbücherrei St. Peter | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Konz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Merzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Saarburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Trier | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Trier, Lesesaal F | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek der Stadt Trier | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orscholz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannebacher Käsemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Konz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Saarburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Viehmarktplatz |
Hotels in Orscholz
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orscholz
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orscholz
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orscholz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orscholz
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orscholz
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orscholz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Régal'potes | ||||
| Echternacher Brauerei | ||||
| Mannebacher Brauhaus | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Mettlacher Abtei-Bräu | ||||
| Papillon brewery | ||||
| Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus | ||||
| Temmelser Braukeller |
Stadiums & Teams in Orscholz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Orscholz
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 |
| Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight 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 |
| Chambley 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 |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen 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 |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | — | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Useldange Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Utscheid Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Villerupt Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orscholz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale Cloef |
Treatment Centers in Orscholz
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| aktiva | ||
| DRK Klinik Mettlach für Geriatrie und Rehabilitation | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik, Gesundheits- & Rehazentrum Saarschleife |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orscholz
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelische Kirche Orscholz | |
| Kapelle St. Markus | |
| Kath. Kirche Sankt Nikolaus | |
| Kloster Immakulata | |
| St. Gangolf | |
| St. Jakobus | |
| St. Josef | |
| St. Martinus | |
| St. Medardus | |
| St. Michael | |
| St. Odilia |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Orscholz?
Orscholz has a population of 3,609 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 870 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
Is Orscholz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,627, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Orscholz?
Orscholz 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 Orscholz?
There are 141 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Orscholz?
The median home value in Orscholz is $95,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $475. The homeownership rate is 75.7%.