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Ratzeburg, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Ratzeburg is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 13,623. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
13,623 Population 665/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,203 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,203 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

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People

Population13,623
Density665/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,203

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$519
Ownership42.6%
Housing Units5,449

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population13,623
Population Density665 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates53.6997°, 10.7726°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$32,203

About Ratzeburg

Ratzeburg is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 13,623. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Ratzeburg is $32,203, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 531 business establishments.

Income: Ratzeburg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,203
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)531

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ratzeburg is $103,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 42.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,449 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership42.6%
Owner-Occupied42.6%
Renter-Occupied57.4%
Housing Units5,449

Property Tax

Climate in Ratzeburg

Ratzeburg has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.2° / 3.7° 59.0
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.8° 48.8
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.6° 46.1
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 3° / 14° 37.3
May 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.3° 49.4
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.3° 68.5
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 66.3
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.5° 70.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.2° 51.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.6° 53.9
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.8° 53.8
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.6° 62.3
Ratzeburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates53.6997°N, 10.7726°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 33 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 118 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Ratzeburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ratzeburg

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Malschule
Grundschule Ratzeburg Vorstadt
Ev. Familienbildungsstätte
Freie Schule Ratzeburg
Büro der Volkshochschule Ratzeburg und Umland e.V.
Schulungsraum der VHS Ratzeburg und Umland e.V.
Grund- und Hauptschule Ratzeburg Standort Vorstadt
Lauenburgische Gelehrtenschule
Grundschule Georgsberg
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Radio Stations near Ratzeburg

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ratzeburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Paul Weber Museum
Agrarmuseum Breesen
Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck
Bundespolizeimuseum
Burgtor
Burgtor
Dachdeckermuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Europäisches Hansemuseum
Freilichtanlage Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof
Geschichtserlebnisraum - Bauspielplatz Roter Hahn
Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk
Grenzdokumentations-Stätte Lübeck-Schlutup
Grenzhus
Grenzhus - Außenanlagen
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Günter-Grass-Haus
Haus Hansestadt Danzig
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
Heimatmuseum Zarrentin
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Holstentormuseum
Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg
Marzipan-Museum
Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Museum für Natur und Umwelt
Museumshafen
Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen
Outpost One
Pferdekutschenmuseum
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Sankt Annen-Museum
Schlagsdorf Border House Museum
TheaterFigurenMuseum
Volkskundemuseum - Museen des Ratzeburger Landes
Wassermühle Dodow
Willy-Brandt Haus
Willy-Brandt-Haus

Libraries in Ratzeburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Dassow0.0
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck0.0
Die Gemeinnützige0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf0.0
Öffentliche Schulbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Schwartau0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Kücknitz0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling0.0
Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60)0.0

Farmers Markets in Ratzeburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Schlutuper Markt
Brolingplatz
Dassower Marktplatz
Hanseplatz
Kirchplatz
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee

Hotels in Ratzeburg

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Der Seehof
Wittlers Hotel

Restaurants in Ratzeburg

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café&Bar Aura
Der Seehof
Fährhaus Athen
Fischerstube
Köbke Cafe Bar
La Dolce Vita
Lavastein
Patchwork
Phönix
Pinocchio Italia & Samos - Ratzeburg

Cafes in Ratzeburg

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bischofsherberge
Eis-Pavillon Pelz
Eiscafé Bruhn
Lieb und Lütt
Park-Cafe

Cinemas in Ratzeburg

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgtheater
Burgtheater Ratzeburg

Dentists in Ratzeburg

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Behrens/Bruns
Seeger
Weddig
Zahnarztpraxis Dres. Dominik

Veterinaries in Ratzeburg

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Sven Garrels
Franca Winter

Gas Stations in Ratzeburg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Tankpoint Ratzeburg

Banks in Ratzeburg

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Herzogtum Lauenburg
Kreissparkasse Ratzeburg
Raiffeisenbank Südstormarn Mölln
Sparkassenfiliale Vorstadt

Gyms in Ratzeburg

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

INFINITY Fitness & Wellness Club

Breweries in Ratzeburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sudden Death Brewing Company
Sudden Death Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Ratzeburg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ratzeburg

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ratzeburg

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ameos Reha Klinikum Lübeck
Ärztehaus Rathausgasse
DIE BRÜCKE Tagesklinik
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck - Geriatriezentrum - Station 10 - 12
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ratzeburg

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde
Gemeinde Sankt Answer
Kirche St. Georg auf dem Berge
Ratzeburger Dom
St.-Petri-Kirche

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 Ratzeburg

What is the population of Ratzeburg?

Ratzeburg has a population of 13,623 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 665 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.

Is Ratzeburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,203, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ratzeburg?

Ratzeburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ratzeburg?

There are 531 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ratzeburg?

The median home value in Ratzeburg is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519. The homeownership rate is 42.6%.

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