Rühen, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Rühen is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,452. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Rühen
Rühen is a municipality in the district of Gifhorn, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The Municipality Rühen includes the villages of Brechtorf, Eischott and Rühen.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,452 |
| Population Density | 305 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4856°, 10.8864° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,040 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.0 inches (48 cm) |
About Rühen
Rühen is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 4,452. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Rühen
Rühen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 569 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4856°N, 10.8864°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Rühen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Rühen
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wendschott | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rühen
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO 21 Braunschweig | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Zusa | - | OGG | |
| Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen | soul | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt | electronic | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Hasi from Hell | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zusa | - | OGG | |
| Dancefox Radio | international | MP3 | |
| Radio Zusa | - | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR LEIPZIG | emo | MP3 | |
| Radio Zusa | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Rühen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Spritzenhaus | ||||
| AutoMuseum Volkswagen | ||||
| Burg Brome | ||||
| Burg- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Lehre | ||||
| e-Mobility Station | ||||
| ET Zweiradmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Grenzanlagen | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Apotheken Museum Weferlingen | ||||
| Heinrich-Büssing-Haus | ||||
| Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Museum | ||||
| Junkerhof | ||||
| KK Schießstand Almke | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Museum für Grenze und Landwirtschaft | ||||
| Museum für mechanische Musikinstrumente | ||||
| Museumshof Emmerstedt | ||||
| Museumsmühle Abbenrode | ||||
| phaeno | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Schloss Wolfsburg | ||||
| ZeitHaus |
Libraries in Rühen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Beetzendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherschrank | 0.0 | |||||
| BücherZelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Fallersleben | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Westhagen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rühen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburger Platz | |||||
| Detmeroder Msrkt | |||||
| Markplatz Rathausplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz vor dem Rathaus |
Hotels in Rühen
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rühen
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rühen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rühen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rühen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rühen
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rühen
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rühen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rühen
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Faßberg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gardelegen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Klein Gartz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüchow-Rehbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschersleben Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rote Wiese Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tangeln Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uelzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rühen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post Filiale 568 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rühen
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelisch-lutherische Kirchengemeinde | |
| Gemeinderaum | |
| Gemeindezentrum Heiliggeistkirche | |
| Martin-Luther-Kirche | |
| St.-Markus-Kirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rühen
What is the population of Rühen?
Rühen has a population of 4,452 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 305 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rühen?
Rühen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 19.0 inches of snow.
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