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Putbus, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Putbus is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 4,803. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,803 Population 128/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$94,400 home value, $472/mo rent

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About Putbus

Putbus

Putbus is a town on the southeastern coast of the island of Rügen, in the county of Vorpommern-Rügen in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, close to the Baltic Sea. The town has 4,741 inhabitants and is a significant tourist destination with numerous seaside resorts. It is the oldest resort on the island and has been formally recognised by the state as a resort town since 1997.

People

Population4,803
Density128/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,400
Rent$472
Ownership50.1%
Housing Units1,921

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,803
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.3508°, 13.4817°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Putbus

Putbus is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 4,803. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Putbus is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 187 business establishments.

Income: Putbus vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Putbus is $94,400, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 50.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,921 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,400
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.1%
Owner-Occupied50.1%
Renter-Occupied49.9%
Housing Units1,921

Property Tax

Climate in Putbus

Putbus has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -1.3° / 2.7° 53.5
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -0.9° / 3.7° 39.6
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F 0.7° / 6.8° 41.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 34.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16° 44.7
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.4° 66.2
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.1° 70.1
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.1° 71.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.6° / 17.8° 53.0
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 57.2
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 3.1° / 7.5° 53.3
Dec 2°C / 36°F 0° / 3.9° 60.4
Putbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area37.6 sq mi (97.3 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates54.3508°N, 13.4817°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 75 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Putbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Putbus

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Förderschule - - - -
Grundschule Boddenwind - - - -
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Radio Stations near Putbus

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOHRO - Lokalradio Rostock local news, lokalradio OGG
Rügen Radio alternative, baltic sea MP3 128 kbps
Radio Świnoujście (PL) misc AAC
180 Grad FM classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Putbus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AKW Lubmin - Informationszentrum
Alte Ackerbaugeräte
Bernsteinmuseum
Die Ländlichen Grabkapellen Und Mausoleen In Vorpommern
Dokumentationszentrum Prora
Ernst Moritz Arndt-Geburtshaus
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Museum
Fischerei- und Hafenmuseum
Galileo-Wissenswelt
Heimatmuseum Freest
Historische Handwerkerstuben - Museum Gingst
Kreidemuseum
Little private fossils museum
Museum Ostseebad Binz
Museumshof Puddemin
Oldtimer Museum Rügen
Pfarrwitwenhaus
Rügener Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Schulmuseum
Seefahrerhaus
Sinnvollerleben
Stadtmuseum Bergen auf Rügen
U-Boot H.M.S. Otus
Uhrenmuseum
Umweltinformationszentrum
Verräterhaus

Libraries in Putbus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindezentrum0.0
Haus des Gastes0.0
Medien- und Informationszentrum MIZ0.0
Mönchgut Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Putbus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boddenmarkt Glowe
Karls Erdbeerhof in Zirkow
Markt Bergen auf Rügen
Rügen-Markt

Hotels in Putbus

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Am Bodden
Badehaus Goor
Hafenhotel zu Putbus
Hafenresidenz (Alter Speicher)
Hotel Badehaus Goor
Hotel Goor
Hotel Koos
Hotel Lauterbach am See
Landhotel Kastanienallee
Landhotel Kastanienallee
Parkhotel Putbus

Restaurants in Putbus

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Am Bodden
Bahnhofsgaststätte Putbus "Waffelschmiede"
Das Restaurant der Nautilus
Diner300 Rügen
Fisch- und Steakhaus
Hafenrestaurant Zum kleinen Leuchtturm
Jägerhütte
Kormoran
Landhotel Kastanienallee
Pommernstübchen
Restaurant am Schlosspark
Roma
Rügener Nudel-Werft
The four seasons
Zum schwarzen Bären

Cafes in Putbus

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cable Park Rügen
Fürstliches Genusskontor
Jenny's Hafencafe
Milchmädchen
Museumscafé am Schwanenteich
Onda
Rosencafé
Tanke! Putbus

Theatres in Putbus

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theater Putbus

Castles in Putbus

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gutshaus Posewald

Zoos in Putbus

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildgehege

Theme Parks in Putbus

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pirateninsel Rügen

Dentists in Putbus

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anja Treichel

Veterinaries in Putbus

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Dittberner

Train Stations in Putbus

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Putbus

Gas Stations in Putbus

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tankstelle Putbus

Banks in Putbus

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pommersche Volksbank

Gyms in Putbus

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FitnessLoft

Stadiums & Teams in Putbus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Putbus

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heringsdorf AirportHDFMedium Airport
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield-Small Airport
Mellenthin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Peenemünde AirportPEFSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow Airfield-Small Airport
Stralsund Airfield-Small Airport
Tutow-Betriebs Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Putbus

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Tanke! Putbus

Treatment Centers in Putbus

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CJD Fachklinik Rügen
Kurklinik Sellin
Mutter-Kind-Klinik Baabe
Ostseeklinik Königshörn

Churches & Religious Organizations in Putbus

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maria Magdalena - Kirche Vilmnitz
Sankt Jacobi-Kirche
Schlosskirche

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 Putbus

What is the population of Putbus?

Putbus has a population of 4,803 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles.

Is Putbus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Putbus?

Putbus has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Putbus?

There are 187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Putbus?

The median home value in Putbus is $94,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $472. The homeownership rate is 50.1%.

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