Seesen, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Seesen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 21,909. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 21,909 |
| Population Density | 457 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8910°, 10.1785° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.8 inches (63 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,169 |
About Seesen
Seesen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 21,909. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Seesen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,169 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 854 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,600 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $398 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Housing Units | 8,764 |
Property Tax
Climate in Seesen
Seesen has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 830 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 47.9 sq mi (124.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8910°N, 10.1785°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Seesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Seesen
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Jahnstraße | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Am Schildberg" | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Seesen | - | - | - | - |
| Jacobson-Gymnasium Seesen | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Seesen | - | - | - | - |
| Kindertagesstätte - "St.-Annen-Straße" | - | - | - | - |
| BBS Goslar-Bassgeige / Seesen | - | - | - | - |
| Sehusa-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Münchehof | - | - | - | - |
| Forstliches Bildungszentrum | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Seesen
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OL) | ndr, ndr 1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Niedersachsen | pop | MP3 | |
| radio ffn - Radio Bollerwagen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| Antenne Schlager | - | MP3 | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (Braunschweig) | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OS) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Hits* | charts, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn Frühstyxradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Braunschweig | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Rock Antenne Biker Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (LG) | lüneburg | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 80er | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| bigFM Niedersachsen | - | MP3 | |
| Radio FFN - Bollerwagen | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn 708090 | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Gold | 60er, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| energy 93 | eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Rotkäppchen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio ffn - Dance Only | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Arti Gian FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio FFN - Peppermint | dance, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens | evergreens, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 90er | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Schlager Kanal | radiomonster, schlager | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radiosr24 | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tonkuhle | public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Göttingen | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Leinewelle | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Seesen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Lachter-Stollen | ||||
| Ausstellung Thema Trinkwasser | ||||
| Bergbau- und Salzmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Historische Silbergrube Lautenthals Glück | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Schachtanlage Knesebeck | ||||
| Brauakademie Zellerfeld | ||||
| Ehemaliges Kleinwagen- Museum | ||||
| Geosammlung Clausthal | ||||
| Geotop-Station Tongrube Willershausen | ||||
| Glashütte Clausthal-Zellerfeld | ||||
| Hannomagmuseum | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Greene | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Holle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Langelsheim | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Lutter | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Othfresen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wulften | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Baddeckenstedt | ||||
| Heimatstube Gittelde | ||||
| Historische Sammlung Instrumentelle Analytik | ||||
| Kloster Brunshausen | ||||
| Mönchehaus Museum | ||||
| Museum der Zeit | ||||
| Museum im Ritterhaus | ||||
| Museum im Ritterhaus | ||||
| Museum Schloss Herzberg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Salder | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Almstedt-Segeste | ||||
| Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum | ||||
| Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum | ||||
| Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum, Aussenstelle zur Wasserwirtschaft | ||||
| Ottiliaeschacht | ||||
| Ottiliaeschacht - Umschalt- und Ladestelle | ||||
| Portal zur Geschichte | ||||
| Postmuseum | ||||
| Runde Radstube Thurm Rosenhof | ||||
| Sammlung Rolf Irle - Musikinstrumentenmuseum | ||||
| Städtisches Museum Seesen | ||||
| Tillyhaus | ||||
| Welterbe-Infozentrum | ||||
| Wildlife Steinbergium (Waldmuseum) | ||||
| Wilhelm-Busch-Haus | ||||
| World Heritage Site Rammelsberg |
Libraries in Seesen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Lamspringe | 0.0 | |||||
| Hördener Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Spritzenhaus;Stadtbücherei Herzberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Alter Bahnhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Salzdetfurth | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Seesen | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Hildesheim | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Seesen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergbauernmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz Herzberg am Harz | |||||
| Netter Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lamspringe |
Hotels in Seesen
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Seesen
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Seesen
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Seesen
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Seesen
6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Seesen
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Seesen
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Seesen
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Seesen
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Seesen
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Seesen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauakademie Zellerfeld |
Stadiums & Teams in Seesen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Seesen
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Seesen
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Seesen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post Filialie Seesen/Harz |
Treatment Centers in Seesen
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rehazentrum Oberharz | ||
| Fachklinik Erlengrund | ||
| MEDIAN Salze Klinik Bad Salzdetfurth | ||
| Salzgrotte | ||
| VAMED Rehaklinik Bad Salzdetfurth | ||
| VITREA Klinik am See Bad Gandersheim | ||
| VITREA Roswithaklinik Bad Gandersheim |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Seesen
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Städt. Friedhof | |
| Gemeindezentrum Alte Linnenschule | |
| Gustav-Adolf-Kapelle | |
| Maria Königin | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Seesen | |
| Sank-Johannes-Kirche | |
| St. Andreas | |
| St. Antonius | |
| St. Catharina | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Martini | |
| St. Michael | |
| St. Nikolai | |
| St. Pankratius | |
| Zeugen Jehovas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Seesen
What is the population of Seesen?
Seesen has a population of 21,909 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 457 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles.
Is Seesen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,169, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $398 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Seesen?
Seesen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 24.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Seesen?
There are 854 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Seesen?
The median home value in Seesen is $79,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $398. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.
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