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Schlesen, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Schlesen is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 555. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
555 Population 302/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,532 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,532 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,400 home value, $492/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population555
Density302/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,400
Rent$492
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units222

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population555
Population Density302 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates54.3215°, 10.3342°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (741 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$32,532

About Schlesen

Schlesen is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 555. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schlesen is $32,532, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Schlesen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,532
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schlesen is $98,400, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $492 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 222 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,400
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$492
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.6%
Owner-Occupied65.6%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units222

Property Tax

Climate in Schlesen

Schlesen has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -0.3° / 4.1° 67.1
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.5° 50.3
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.3° / 8° 49.6
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 3.9° / 12.6° 32.6
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.2° / 16.6° 54.3
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.9° 68.1
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 76.5
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 82.7
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.2° 50.0
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 7° / 13.2° 63.1
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.4° / 8° 59.6
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.9° / 5° 69.4
Schlesen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates54.3215°N, 10.3342°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 15, 2003.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 108 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 146 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Schlesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Schlesen

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave MP3
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home MP3

Museums in Schlesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
50er Jahre Museum Kiel
Apotheken-Museum
Computermuseum - HAW Kiel (C21)
Eiszeitmuseum
Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum
Heimatmuseum Preetz
Heimatmuseum Wankendorf
Holzschuhmuseum
Howaldtsche Metallgießerei
Immenhof Museum
Kieler Hansekogge
Kieler Ofenmuseum
Kindheitsmuseum
Kunsthalle
Künstlermuseum Heikendorf
Maritimes Viertel e.V.
Maschinenmuseum Kiel-Wik
Medizinhistorisches Museum
Meeresbiologische Station Laboe
Museum des Kreises Plön
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbrücke
Museumshafen Probstei
Probstei Museum
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Sealevel
Stadtgalerie
T-750 Kiel I Flandernbunker
Tews-Kate
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
U-Boot U 995
Urzeithof
Warleberger Hof
Zoologisches Museum

Libraries in Schlesen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Apotheke0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schönkirchen0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Holtenau0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
University Library0.0
ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft0.0

Farmers Markets in Schlesen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Wik
Wochenmarkt Wik

Breweries in Schlesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Kleiner Kobel
Kleiner Kobel
Lillebräu
Lillebräu

Stadiums & Teams in Schlesen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schlesen

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schlesen

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Freudenholm-Ruhleben
Klinik Buchenholm
Mühlenbergklinik
Ostseeklinik Schönberg-Holm
Rehaklinik Selenter See

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 Schlesen

What is the population of Schlesen?

Schlesen has a population of 555 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 302 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Schlesen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,532, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,400 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $492 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Schlesen?

Schlesen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schlesen?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schlesen?

The median home value in Schlesen is $98,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $492. The homeownership rate is 65.6%.

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