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Vellmar, Germany
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Vellmar is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 18,623. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vellmar
Vellmar is a town in the Kassel district, in Hesse, Germany. It is located on the Ahne river.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 18,623 |
| Population Density | 3,331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3581°, 9.4797° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.4 inches (722 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,499 |
About Vellmar
Vellmar is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 18,623. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Vellmar vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,499 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 726 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $98,800 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $494 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.4% |
| Housing Units | 7,449 |
Property Tax
Climate in Vellmar
Vellmar has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3581°N, 9.4797°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Vellmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Vellmar
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Obervellmar | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Heckershausen | - | - | - | - |
| Ernst-Leinius-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Harleshausen | - | - | - | - |
| Ahnatal-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Schule Jungfernkopf | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Frommershausen | - | - | - | - |
| Schule Hegelsberg | - | - | - | - |
| Schule Am Warteberg | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Obervellmar | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Heckershausen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Simmershausen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Niedervellmar | - | - | - | - |
| Ludwig-Emil-Grimm-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vellmar
41 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO BOB - Power Metal | metal, power metal | MP3 | |
| ERF Plus | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | MP3 | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) | metal, nu metal | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Classic Rock | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | alternative, blues | AAC | |
| hr1 Nordhessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr3 Nordhessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) | metal, nu metal | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study | adult contemporary, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] | alternative rock, emo | AAC | |
| Radio bob | - | AAC | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Newcomer | new rock, newcomer | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] | aor, art rock | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Roadtrip | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 | |
| hr4 Nordhessen | oldies, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! Rockparty | metal, rock | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Women of Rock | rock, women | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Göttingen | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Leinewelle | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] | aor, art rock | AAC | |
| FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB! National (192kbps) | 80s, 90s | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB! DONOTS | - | MP3 | |
| Lumbung radio | alternative, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Country | country | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob! Britpop | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 |
Museums in Vellmar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerbürgermuseum "Alte Meierei" | ||||
| Ackerbürgermuseum "Haus Leck" | ||||
| Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Apothekenmuseum | ||||
| Bademuseum | ||||
| Bergwerksmuseum Roßgang | ||||
| Bienenkundliches Museum Kartause | ||||
| Caricatura | ||||
| Denkräume für Kulturgeschichte(n) | ||||
| Deutsches Videothekenmuseum | ||||
| documenta-Halle | ||||
| Dommuseum Fritzlar | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dr. Wolfs Wunderkammer | ||||
| Energietechnikmuseum | ||||
| Forgotten Creatures | ||||
| Frühgeschichtliches Gehöft (Nachbau) | ||||
| Fuldaschifffahrt | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Breitenau | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Grimmwelt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Espenau | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gensungen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Spangenberg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Udenhausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Obermeiser | ||||
| Henschel Museum | ||||
| Hessisches Kutschen- und Wagenmuseum | ||||
| Hessisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Hirtenhaus | ||||
| Historische Eisenhütte Veckerhagen | ||||
| Historische Wassermühle | ||||
| Holleum | ||||
| Hugenottenhaus | ||||
| Klostermuseum Bad Emstal | ||||
| Klostermuseum Hasungen | ||||
| Land-Museum | ||||
| Marmorbad | ||||
| Museum "Alte Schule" | ||||
| Museum für Sepulkralkultur | ||||
| Museum Hochzeitshaus Fritzlar | ||||
| Museum Hof Helse | ||||
| Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Naturparkzentrum Habichtswald | ||||
| New Gallery | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Polizeimuseum-Fritzlar | ||||
| Schachmuseum Lohfelden | ||||
| Schauenburger Märchenwache | ||||
| Schiffermuseum | ||||
| Spohr Museum | ||||
| Städtisches Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Hofgeismar | ||||
| Technik-Museum Kassel | ||||
| Währungsreform Museum 1948 | ||||
| Waldensermuseum Gottstreu | ||||
| Webereimuseum Kircher | ||||
| Weißensteinflügel | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum |
Libraries in Vellmar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Artothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bereichsbibliothek 8 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bereichsbibliothek 8 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Holzhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Mönchehof | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Mönchehof | 0.0 | |||||
| City library Baunatal | 0.0 | |||||
| City library Baunatal | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev. Medienzentrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev. Medienzentrale | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Oberkaufungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Jugendbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Jugendbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Gudensberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Murhardsche Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Museumsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Museumsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| StadtBücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Vellmar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Niederzwehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Kassel | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vellmar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Markt | |||||
| Anna Markt | |||||
| Imkerei Hollibienen | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Ossenplatz | |||||
| Wehlheider Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wehlheider Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Baunatal City | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Baunatal City |
Hotels in Vellmar
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vellmar
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vellmar
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vellmar
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vellmar
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vellmar
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vellmar
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vellmar
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vellmar
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vellmar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus 18*80 | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei | ||||
| Hütt-Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Vellmar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vellmar
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vellmar
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post Filiale 432 | |
| Deutsche Post Filiale 512 | |
| Postfiliale Ihringshausen | |
| Postfiliale Vaternahm |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vellmar
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventskirche | |
| CCOM International | |
| Erlöserkirche | |
| Ev. Kirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche Heckershausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Ihringshausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Jungfernkopf | |
| Evangelisches Kirchenzentrum Vellmar-Mitte | |
| Fatih Camii | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Harleshausen | |
| Friedhofskapelle Vellmar | |
| Heilig Kreuz | |
| Heilig-Geist | |
| Herz Mariae | |
| Hindu-Tempel | |
| Hoffnungskirche Simmershausen | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Kirche Frommershausen | |
| Kirche Obervellmar |
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What is the population of Vellmar?
Vellmar has a population of 18,623 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 3,331 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.
Is Vellmar expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,499, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $494 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 Vellmar?
Vellmar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Vellmar?
There are 726 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Vellmar?
The median home value in Vellmar is $98,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $494. The homeownership rate is 58.6%.