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Plattenburg, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Plattenburg is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 4,049. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,049 Population 55/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,147 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,147 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,000 home value, $345/mo rent

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About Plattenburg

Plattenburg

Plattenburg is a municipality in the Prignitz district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is named after the water castle of Plattenburg which is located in the district.

People

Population4,049
Density55/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,000
Rent$345
Ownership69.6%
Housing Units1,620

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population4,049
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates52.9592°, 12.0295°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (577 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$27,147

About Plattenburg

Plattenburg is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 4,049. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Plattenburg is $27,147, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Plattenburg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,147
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plattenburg is $69,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $345 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 69.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,620 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$69,000
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$345
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.6%
Owner-Occupied69.6%
Renter-Occupied30.4%
Housing Units1,620

Property Tax

Climate in Plattenburg

Plattenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 611 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.6° 55.3
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.4° / 5° 38.5
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 39.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.1° 25.6
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 53.9
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.7° 67.3
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.9° 78.4
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 58.4
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 50.0
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.9° 49.9
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 44.5
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.5° 49.9
Plattenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates52.9592°N, 12.0295°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 91 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Plattenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Plattenburg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oberschule mit Grundschulteil Glöwen - - - -
CJD Christophorusschule - - - -
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Museums in Plattenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blaudruckwerkstatt
Blaulichtmuseum
DDR-Geschichtsmuseum
Elbtor
Gutshaus Schloss Wolfshagen
Haus der Flüsse
Kathfelder Mühle
Museumsfabrik Pritzwalk
Oldtimermuseum
Pfarrhausmuseum Blüthen
Prignitz-Museum
Prignitzer Kleinbahnmuseum Lindenberg
Prignitzer Kleinbahnmuseum Lindenberg
RundfunkMuseum
Stadt- und Regionalmuseum Perleberg

Libraries in Plattenburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
BONA Stadtbibliothek Perleberg0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Plattenburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz

Hotels in Plattenburg

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Grube

Restaurants in Plattenburg

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ayaz Grill
Gino´s
Zur Quelle

Cafes in Plattenburg

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antikhof & Cafe Refugium
Café Honigstübchen

Castles in Plattenburg

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plattenburg
Schloss Grube

Train Stations in Plattenburg

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glöwen

Gas Stations in Plattenburg

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoyer Tank-Treff Kletzke

Banks in Plattenburg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Prignitz
Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Prignitz eG

Breweries in Plattenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Inhaber Dan Asse

Stadiums & Teams in Plattenburg

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Airports Near Plattenburg

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Berlinchen Airfield-Small Airport
Bienenfarm Airfield-Small Airport
Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Burg Airfield-Small Airport
Fehrbellin Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-Ferchesar-Small Airport
Freyenstein UL-Small Airport
Gardelegen Airfield-Small Airport
Kammermark Airfield-Small Airport
Klein Gartz Airfield-Small Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe Airfield-Small Airport
Kyritz Airfield-Small Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe Airfield-Small Airport
Parchim Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Perleberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Pinnow Airfield-Small Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Segeletz-Small Airport
Stendal-Borstel Airfield-Small Airport
Stölln-Rhinow Airfield-Small Airport
Waren-Vielist Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plattenburg

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Glöwen
Dorfkirche Groß Leppin
Dorfkirche Groß Welle
Dorfkirche Groß Werzin
Dorfkirche Grube
Dorfkirche Kletzke
Dorfkirche Rambow
Dorfkirche Schrepkow
Dorfkirche Vehlin
Dorfkirche Viesecke

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 Plattenburg

What is the population of Plattenburg?

Plattenburg has a population of 4,049 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 74.0 square miles.

Is Plattenburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,147, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $345 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plattenburg?

Plattenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plattenburg?

There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plattenburg?

The median home value in Plattenburg is $69,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $345. The homeownership rate is 69.6%.

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