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Rinteln, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Rinteln is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 25,626. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
25,626 Population 389/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,729 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,729 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

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People

Population25,626
Density389/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,729

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$411
Ownership51.2%
Housing Units10,250

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population25,626
Population Density389 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates52.1860°, 9.0792°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$29,729

About Rinteln

Rinteln is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 25,626. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rinteln is $29,729, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 999 business establishments.

Income: Rinteln vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,729
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)999

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rinteln is $82,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $411 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 51.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 10,250 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,200
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$411
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.2%
Owner-Occupied51.2%
Renter-Occupied48.8%
Housing Units10,250

Property Tax

Climate in Rinteln

Rinteln has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 750 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.8° 71.3
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6° 55.0
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.3° 47.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 33.0
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 62.8
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.6° 67.6
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14° / 23.8° 78.4
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 14.2° / 24° 73.7
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.5° 57.1
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 7.4° / 14° 66.3
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.4° 59.2
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.8° / 5.1° 78.4
Rinteln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area65.8 sq mi (170.5 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates52.1860°N, 9.0792°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 98 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 101 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 88 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 89 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 102 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 89 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 125 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 100 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 98 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 131 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 133 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 133 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 131 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 128 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 117 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 118 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 115 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 113 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 129 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Rinteln has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Rinteln

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IGS Rinteln - - - -
Berufsbildende Schulen Rinteln (Dauestraße) - - - -
Berufsbildende Schulen Rinteln - - - -
Grundschule Silixen - - - -
Privatschulinternat Schloss Varenholz - - - -
Grundschule Eisbergen / Veltheim - - - -
Grundschule Süd Rinteln - - - -
Grundschule Rinteln Nord - - - -
Hildburgschule - - - -
Hildburgschule Rinteln (Integrierte Gesamtschule) - - - -
Kreishandelslehranstalt - - - -
Grundschule Exten - - - -
Gymnasium Ernestinum - - - -
Grundschule Krankenhagen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rinteln

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Hochstift - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bielefeld bielefeld, local radio MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
Radio Herford - MP3 192 kbps
Deutschlandradio world OGG 64 kbps
BFBS Germany mix MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
Meer Radio 88.0 FM variety MP3 320 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 128 kbps
Radio HCJB christian MP3 64 kbps
Radio PowerVoice pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
TeutoRadio - MP3
99drei Radio Mittweida new-wave MP3 256 kbps
FluxFM Sachsen trance MP3
Radio Westfalica - MP3 192 kbps
radio aktiv Hameln pop, talk MP3 256 kbps
radio flora community radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps
Coco und Jambo 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ bielefeld, campus radio MP3
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
Radio Larmo pop music MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
The wolf - AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Rinteln

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
10t Scheune
Alte Synagoge Petershagen
Am Ende des Tunnels kein Licht
Berg- und Stadtmuseum
Besucherbergwerk Kleinenbremen
Bibel Center Minden
BibelCenter Minden
Car-Museum "der kleine Lemgoer"
Dehmer Heimatstube
Eulenburg
Fürstliches Residenzschloss Detmold
Hammerschmiede Gnuse
Haus Windheim No.2
Heimatmuseum & Cafe
Heimatmuseum Auetal
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Exten
Hubschraubermuseum
Industriemuseeum Oberer Eisenhammer
Industriemuseeum Unterer Eisenhammer
Lippisches Landesmuseum
Lippisches Landesmuseum - naturkundliche Sammlung
LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte Gernheim
Mindener Museum
Museum Amtspforte Stadthagen
Museum Bückeburg
Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte
Museum Hexenbürgermeisterhaus
Museum im Schloss Bad Pyrmont
Museum Junkerhaus Lemgo
Ölmühle mit Wasserrad
Preußen-Museum
Schaumburger Bergbau- und Heimat Museum
Schloss Bückeburg
Terra phänomenales
Trafohaus
Wald- und Forstmuseum
Weserrenaissance-Museum
Wilhelm Busch Geburtshaus

Libraries in Rinteln

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek GS Nord0.0
Corves Mühle0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Almena0.0
Gemeindebücherei der Samtgemeinde Nienstädt0.0
Kreisergänzungsbücherei im Gymnasium0.0
Marketing Extertal0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Hagenburg0.0
Ökumen. öffentliche Gemeindebücherei0.0
Patientenbibliothek0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Lindhorst0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Pyrmont0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rinteln0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bückeburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Lemgo0.0
Stadtbücherei Minden0.0
Stadtbücherei Stadthagen0.0

Farmers Markets in Rinteln

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
frische Hühnereier
Hausberge
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Lahde

Hotels in Rinteln

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altstadtquartier-Rinteln
Brückentor-Hotel
Haus Breiding
Hotel am Kloster Möllenbeck
Hotel Haus Breiding
Hotel Restaurant Altes Zollhaus
Hotel Stadt Kassel
Zum Pfingsttor

Restaurants in Rinteln

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis - Griechische Spezialitäten
Asia Palast
Bistro Miyazaki
Björn's - Ferienpark Buschhof
Bodega Rinteln
Buffalo Burger
Da Fabio
Döner Imbiss 27
FIRAT
Fisch-Pfanne
Fliegergaststätte zum Cumulus
Freizeit-Center Schubertweg
Haus Breiding
Klönklause
Mosquito
Motorradcafe - Die Kurve
Odysseus Grill
Pireas
Pizzaria Bella Mia
Pizzeria Corallo
Pizzeria Rino
Shang-Hai
Sorbas
Speisekammer – Anno 1583
Waldgasthaus Homberg
Zeytoun
Zum Kroaten

Cafes in Rinteln

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antik Cafe Ritter
Bistro GreenBee
Café Sinke
Eiscafe Venezia
Hofgarten
Wein Agentur Weinzeichen

Cinemas in Rinteln

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Center Rinteln

Castles in Rinteln

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Varenholz

Clinics in Rinteln

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #553341484
DE #553341485
DE #553341486
Tagesklinik Rinteln (Blumenwall)

Dentists in Rinteln

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cornelia Mittrach Zahnärztin
Dr. Leonhard

Train Stations in Rinteln

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rinteln

Bus Stations in Rinteln

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rinteln, Bahnhof

Gas Stations in Rinteln

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #428829903
Esso
Flugzeugtreibstoff
Jantzon
JET - Tankstelle
Raiffeisen
Raiffeisen Lippe-Weser AG TS Rinteln
Shell
TopTank

Banks in Rinteln

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Bad Oeynhausen - Porta Westfalica
Sparkasse Rinteln
VerbundVolksbank OWL eG
Volksbank
Volksbank in Schaumburg
Volksbank in Schaumburg

Gyms in Rinteln

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissportzentrum Rinteln

Breweries in Rinteln

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Am Niederntor
BrauArt LamaSan
Meierhöfer

Stadiums & Teams in Rinteln

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rinteln

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Bückeburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Diepholz Air Base-Medium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Bisperode Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Donstorf UL-Small Airport
Eimbeckhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Gronau Airfield-Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Hoya Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield-Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rinteln

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postfiliale 623
Poststelle im Haus Bürotechnik Lohse
Poststelle in der Getränke-Quelle

Treatment Centers in Rinteln

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bückeberg-Klinik
Fachklinik Weserland
Klinik "Der Fürstenhof"
Klinik Weser
m&i Fachklinik Bad Pyrmont
m&i-Fachklinik
MEDIAN Zentrum für Verhaltensmedizin
Mindener Institut für Rehabilitation
Rehazentrum Bad Eilsen
Rehazentrum Salutaris
Therapiezentrum Friedrichshöhe
Therapiezentum Brunswiek
Weserlandklinik Bad Seebruch

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rinteln

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche
Die Petri und Andreae Kirche zu Hohenrode
ev. luth. Erlöserkirchengemeinde Krankenhagen
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Silixen
Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen
Evangelische Stadtmission
Evangelische-reformierte Kirche Almena
Friedhofskapelle
Jakobikirche
Johanniskirchzentrum
Kloster Möllenbeck
Moschee
Neuapostolische Kirche
Schlosskirche Varenholz
St. Cosmae et Damiani
St. Sturmius
St.-Nikolai-Kirche

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Rinteln

What is the population of Rinteln?

Rinteln has a population of 25,626 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 389 people per square mile, spread across 65.8 square miles.

Is Rinteln expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,729, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $411 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rinteln?

Rinteln has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rinteln?

There are 999 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rinteln?

The median home value in Rinteln is $82,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $411. The homeownership rate is 51.2%.

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