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Soltau, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Soltau is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 21,945. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 21,945 |
| Population Density | 210 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9864°, 9.8434° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (767 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,299 |
About Soltau
Soltau is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 21,945. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Soltau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,299 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 856 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $92,400 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $462 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 47.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Housing Units | 8,778 |
Property Tax
Climate in Soltau
Soltau has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9864°N, 9.8434°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Soltau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Soltau
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berufsbildende Schulen II | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Soltau | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen I | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Soltau | - | - | - | - |
| Freudenthalschule | - | - | - | - |
| Hermann-Billung-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzischule | - | - | - | - |
| Wilhelm-Busch-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Soltau
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ankerherz | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Meer Radio 88.0 FM | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Bomfisch Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Soltau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologisch-Geologisches Museum | ||||
| Bienenwelten | ||||
| Bienenwelten | ||||
| De Emhoff | ||||
| Die Bleilaus | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dresslers Hus | ||||
| felto - Filzwelt Soltau | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Bergen-Belsen | ||||
| Haus der Stille | ||||
| Heidemuseum | ||||
| Heidemuseum Dat Ole Hus | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historische Landmaschinen | ||||
| Hof Breidings Garten | ||||
| Hof der Heidmark | ||||
| Kunstverein und Stiftung Springhornhof e.V. | ||||
| Museum Römstedthaus | ||||
| Ollershof | ||||
| Peetshof | ||||
| Peetshof | ||||
| Pult- und Federkielmuseum Insel | ||||
| Schimmes Huus | ||||
| Soltauer Salzmuseum | ||||
| Soltauer Salzmuseum Außenbereich | ||||
| Spielmuseum | ||||
| Spielmuseum | ||||
| Spökenkieker | ||||
| Sprengeler Mühle | ||||
| Trecker Museum |
Libraries in Soltau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Waldmühle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Bomlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherschrank | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstube Fintel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherwurm | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbücherei Neuenkirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Fallingbostel Außenstelle Dorfmark | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schneverdingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schneverdingen (Ausweichquartier) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Soltau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Undeloh | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Soltauer Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Soltau
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Soltau
48 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Soltau
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Soltau
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Soltau
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Soltau
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Soltau
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Soltau
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Soltau
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Soltau
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soltau
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Soltau
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Soltau
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Soltau
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Soltau
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Soltau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery De Lütte - A7 Evendorf | ||||
| Egestorfer Fuhrenbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Soltau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Soltau
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | Large Airport |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Faßberg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ahrenlohe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | - | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | - | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Lauenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | - | Small Airport |
| Stade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uelzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uetersen-Heist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weser-Wümme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Worth Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Soltau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale 414 - WOLSDORFF |
Treatment Centers in Soltau
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik Fallingbostel | ||
| Klinik Fallingbostel | ||
| MEDICLIN Klinikum Soltau |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soltau
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Freie Christengemeinde | |
| Gutskapelle Wense | |
| Heidenhof-Kapelle | |
| Heilig-Geist-Kirche | |
| Internationale Christengemeinde Soltau | |
| Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| St.-Johannis-Kirche | |
| St.-Marien-Kirche | |
| Türkisch Islamische Gemeinde zu Soltau | |
| Zeugen Jehovas | |
| Zionskirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Soltau
What is the population of Soltau?
Soltau has a population of 21,945 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles.
Is Soltau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,299, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,400 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $462 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Soltau?
Soltau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Soltau?
There are 856 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Soltau?
The median home value in Soltau is $92,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $462. The homeownership rate is 47.5%.