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Twist, Germany
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Twist is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,554. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Twist
Twist is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated directly on the Dutch border.
People
Economy
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| Population | 9,554 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6379°, 7.0662° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.8 inches (756 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,521 |
About Twist
Twist is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,554. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Twist vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,521 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 373 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $412 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.8% |
| Housing Units | 3,822 |
Property Tax
Climate in Twist
Twist has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (164.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6379°N, 7.0662°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Twist has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Twist
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franziskusschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Adorf | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Twist - Schule am See - | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Marienschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Christophorusschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Twist
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Continu (NL) | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deep Radio (NL) | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| HITZZZ!! (NL) | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Piratenpower (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente (NL) | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Acacia (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits (NL) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix (NL) | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Twente FM (NL) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| piraten twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax (NL) | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nicky FM (NL) | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio074 (NL) | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys (NL) | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Twentestad (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig (NL) | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express (NL) | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s | 70s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Twist
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Weberei | ||||
| Amisia Anleger | ||||
| Bronzezeithof Uelsen | ||||
| Educatorium | ||||
| Emsland Archäologie Museum | ||||
| Emsland Moormuseum | ||||
| EnergieRijk | ||||
| Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathaus Rütenbrock | ||||
| Heimathof Altenberge | ||||
| Hennie Kuiper Wielermuseum | ||||
| Het Drostenhuis | ||||
| Imkermuseum | ||||
| Industrieel Smalspoor Museum | ||||
| Inselmühle | ||||
| Kunstverein Grafschaft Bentheim | ||||
| Miniwelten Lathen | ||||
| Molen van Bels | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Haren | ||||
| Museen an der Koppelschleuse | ||||
| Museum Collectie Brands | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art | ||||
| Museum Ton Schulten | ||||
| Museum Zwaantje Hans Stokman Hof | ||||
| Myskery | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum | ||||
| Povelturm | ||||
| Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn | ||||
| Schifffahrtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Meppen | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Nordhorn | ||||
| Van Gogh Huis |
Libraries in Twist
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Dinkelland | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Emmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schoonebeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ter Apel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Klausheide – Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. St.-Borromäus-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB Herz-Jesu Altharen | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeszaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Ansgar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei KÖB | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Twist
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankeplatz | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Vechtemarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Ter Apel | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Twist
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Twist
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Twist
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Twist
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Twist
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Twist
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Twist
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Veteraan |
Stadiums & Teams in Twist
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Twist
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Twist
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postagentur | |
| Postfiliale Pelle |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Twist
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Heilig Kreuz | |
| Kirchengemeinde St. Georg | |
| St. Ansgar | |
| St. Ansgar | |
| St. Franziskuskirche Schöninghsdorf | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Marien |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Twist
What is the population of Twist?
Twist has a population of 9,554 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles.
Is Twist expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $412 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 Twist?
Twist has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.
How is the job market in Twist?
There are 373 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Twist?
The median home value in Twist is $82,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $412. The homeownership rate is 76.2%.