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Vechelde, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Vechelde is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 16,219. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,219 Population 16,058/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,296 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,296 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,219
Density16,058/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,296

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units6,488

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population16,219
Population Density16,058 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates52.2604°, 10.3649°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,088 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$29,296

About Vechelde

Vechelde is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 16,219. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Vechelde is $29,296, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 633 business establishments.

Income: Vechelde vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,296
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)633

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vechelde is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,488 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units6,488

Property Tax

Climate in Vechelde

Vechelde has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 48.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.5° / 5.1° 35.2
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9° 42.5
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.5° 38.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.5° 54.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 53.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.6° / 23.9° 68.8
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.7° 64.8
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.3° 50.6
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.8° 53.0
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.3° 47.3
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 47.2
Vechelde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density16,058/sq mi
Coordinates52.2604°N, 10.3649°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Germany avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 138 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 139 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 132 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 98 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 59 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 74 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 124 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 110 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 104 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 85 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Vechelde has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Vechelde

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Albert-Schweitzer Grundschule - - - -
Julius Spiegelberg Gymnasium - - - -
Albert-Schweitzer Hauptschule - - - -
Albert-Schweitzer-Haupt/Grundschule - - - -
Julius-Spiegelberg-Gymnasium - - - -
Albert-Schweizer-Schule Außenstelle Sierße - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vechelde

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
RADIO 21 Braunschweig pop, rock MP3
bigFM Niedersachsen - MP3
Radio Tonkuhle public radio MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Vechelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antikriegshaus Sievershausen
Ausstellungshalle Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum
Automuseum Braunschweig
Bauernhausmuseum
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum - Hinter Aegidien
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum Archäologie
Bürger Museum Wolfenbüttel
Classic Superbikes Motorrad Museum
Deutsches Sandmuseum ´Sandwelten´
Dorfmuseum
Dowesee Archiv
Familienmuseum "Bruneswic anno 1221"
Gärtnermuseum Wolfenbüttel
Gedenkstätte in der JVA Wolfenbüttel
Gedenkstätte KZ-Außenlager Schillstraße
Gut Steinhof - Landtechnik-Museum
Heimathaus Alte Mühle
Heimatmuseum (ehem. Wasserturm)
Heimatmuseum Eltze
Heimatmuseum Eltze
Heimatmuseum Holle
Heimatmuseum Hornburg
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Ahlum
Heimatstube Baddeckenstedt
Heimatstube Burgdorf
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum
Kinomuseum Vollbüttel
Kreismuseum Peine
Kuba-Museum
Lenges Hof
Lessinghaus
Lokpark Braunschweig
Mineralienkabinett
Museum for Photography
Museum für bürgerliche Wohnkultur des 20. Jahrhunderts
Museum für Photographie
Museum Gifhorn
Museum Hinter Aegidien
Museum im Schloss
Museum Schloss Salder
Schlossmuseum
Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig Altstadtrathaus
Tillyhaus
WOW! Wissensort Wolfenbüttel
ZeitRäume Bodenstedt
Zisterziensermuseum

Libraries in Vechelde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Campus Nord0.0
Bibliothek der Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek des Herzog Anton Ulrich Museums, Kunstwissenschaftliche Fachbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek des Herzog Anton Ulrich Museums, Kunstwissenschaftliche Fachbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek für Sozialwissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Dollbergen0.0
Bücherei Klein Bülten0.0
Bücherei Leiferde0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts0.0
Frauenbibliothek0.0
Frauenbibliothek0.0
Geb. 03 (Bibliothek)0.0
Gemeindebücherei Abbensen0.0
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Library0.0
Herzog August Library0.0
Isenbütteler Bücherei0.0
Kreisbücherei Edemissen0.0
Library0.0
Öffentliche Stadtbücherei Hornburg0.0
Ortsbücherei Bevenrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bevenrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bienrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bienrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Rautheim0.0
Ortsbücherei Rautheim0.0
Ortsbücherei Schapen0.0
Ortsbücherei Schapen0.0
Ortsbücherei Waggum0.0
Ortsbücherei Waggum0.0
Ortsbücherei Watenbüttel0.0
Ortsbücherei Wenden0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
Schüler-Bücherei0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Braunschweig, Zweigstelle Heidberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Braunschweig, Zweigstelle Heidberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzgitter-Lebenstedt0.0
Stadtbücherei Gifhorn0.0
Stadtbücherei Hornburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine0.0
Stadtbücherei Wolfenbüttel0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Vechelde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
EMS Baustoffhandel e.K.
Hindenburgplatz
Lehndorfer Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Schützenplatz
Schützenplatz
Stadtmarkt
Stöckheimer Markt
Stöckheimer Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Altstadtmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Erfurtplatz
Wochenmarkt am Erfurtplatz
Wochenmarkt am Stadtpark
Wochenmarkt am Stadtpark
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt Isenbüttel
Wochenmarkt Meine
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz
Wochenmarkt Schwülper
Wochenmarkt Westfalenplatz
Wochenmarkt Westfalenplatz

Hotels in Vechelde

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dornberg Hotel
Geldmacher
Schlemmerdeel

Restaurants in Vechelde

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bei Toni
Fehtlon
Fontana
Gasthaus Geldmacher
Gasthaus Schlemmerdeel
Pizza a Mano
Pizzeria Piccolo

Cafes in Vechelde

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café im Hof

Monuments in Vechelde

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tor der Ortschaften

Dentists in Vechelde

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abdullah Erksousi
Dr. Wilkens Dr. Giesen

Veterinaries in Vechelde

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Jansen

Train Stations in Vechelde

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vechelde

Gas Stations in Vechelde

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HEM
TAS

Banks in Vechelde

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Gyms in Vechelde

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Easy Fitness Vechelde
van de Beek Fitnesscenter
Viva Fitness

Breweries in Vechelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOGLERS Braustube
Hofbrauhaus Wolters
Lonesome Oak
Lonesome Oak
National Jürgens Brauerei
National Jürgens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Vechelde

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vechelde

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 Vechelde

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Celle Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Faßberg Air Base-Medium Airport
Am Salzgittersee Airfield-Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Berliner Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Bollrich Airfield-Small Airport
Celle-Arloh Airfield-Small Airport
Dingelstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight 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
Hildesheim Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenstein UL-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip-Small Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Oppershausen Airfield-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
Scheuen Airfield-Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek-Small Airport
Stapelburg Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield-Small Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Tangeln Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Uehrde Airfield-Small Airport
Uelzen Airfield-Small Airport
Ummern Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Wilsche Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vechelde

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post Filiale 632

Treatment Centers in Vechelde

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Erlengrund
Gesundheitszentrum Nordstraße
Lukas-Werk Rehabilitationszentrum St. Leonhard
Lukas-Werk Rehabilitationszentrum St. Leonhard
Medizinische Klinik IV Geriatrie, Rheumatologie Funktions-/ Therapiebereich (EG)
Pflegedienst Eden
Tagesklinik Fontheim
Zentrum für Prävention und Rehabilitation GmbH

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vechelde

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev.-luth. Kirche
Ev.-luth. Kirche
Evangelische Kirche Vechelde
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle Sierße
Kapelle
Kapelle
Neuapostolische Kirche Vechelde
St. Gereon
St. Nicolai
St. Urban
St.-Martin
St.-Nikolai-Kirche
St.Georg

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 Vechelde

What is the population of Vechelde?

Vechelde has a population of 16,219 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 16,058 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

Is Vechelde expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,296, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vechelde?

Vechelde 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 66°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vechelde?

There are 633 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vechelde?

The median home value in Vechelde is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

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