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).
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| Population | 13,623 |
| Population Density | 665 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.6997°, 10.7726° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.2 inches (691 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 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.
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
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
| Homeownership | 42.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Housing Units | 5,449 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6997°N, 10.7726°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Dassow | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Gemeinnützige | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Schwartau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Kücknitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ratzeburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Ratzeburg
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ratzeburg
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ratzeburg
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ratzeburg
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ratzeburg
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ratzeburg
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ratzeburg
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ratzeburg
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ratzeburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Death Brewing Company | ||||
| Sudden Death Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Ratzeburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ratzeburg
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | KEL | Medium Airport |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | LBC | Medium Airport |
| Boberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bobzin Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grambeker Heide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grube Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüchow-Rehbeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüneburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neu-Gülze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teldau-Amholz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uelzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wahlstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wismar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Worth Ultralight strip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ratzeburg
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Gemeinde Sankt Answer | |
| Kirche St. Georg auf dem Berge | |
| Ratzeburger Dom | |
| St.-Petri-Kirche |
Quick Facts
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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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