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Waldeck, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Waldeck is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 7,785. Elevation: 1,309 ft (399 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,785 Population 148/sq mi density
1,309 ft Elevation 399 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,217 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,217 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $344/mo rent

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About Waldeck

Waldeck

Waldeck is a small town in Waldeck-Frankenberg district in northwestern Hesse, Germany. Its located near the Edersee, which is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

People

Population7,785
Density148/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,800
Rent$344
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units3,114

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Population7,785
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Coordinates51.2062°, 9.0629°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$29,217

About Waldeck

Waldeck is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 7,785. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet (399 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Waldeck is $29,217, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 304 business establishments.

Income: Waldeck vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,217
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)304

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Waldeck is $68,800, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $344 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,114 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,800
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$344
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units3,114

Property Tax

Climate in Waldeck

Waldeck has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -2.3° / 3.3° 61.8
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -2.5° / 4.9° 47.1
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -0.2° / 9.5° 44.3
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 2.5° / 14.7° 38.6
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.8° 68.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.8° 62.0
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24° 70.2
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.2° / 23.8° 62.0
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 7.8° / 19.1° 54.1
Oct 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.4° 55.7
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.7° / 7.4° 56.1
Dec 1.4°C / 35°F -1° / 3.9° 68.5
Waldeck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates51.2062°N, 9.0629°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Germany avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 125 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 148 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 135 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 129 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 128 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 145 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 121 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 144 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 147 km
Jul 30, 1997 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany M3.6 138 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 146 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 104 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 141 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 125 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 141 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 112 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 129 km
Nov 10, 1998 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany M3.4 141 km
Nov 7, 1998 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany M3.4 140 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Waldeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Waldeck

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
_DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! #mashup, bass MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
ERF Plus christian MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio HÄNDEL classic, classic jazz MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BACH bach, classic MP3 192 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
Radio Bob - Classic Rock - MP3
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK active rock, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio bob - AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
HARMONY.FM 80s MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
0nlineradio LO-FI chillout, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock - MP3
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chill MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE melodic trance, trance MP3 192 kbps
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
0nlineradio CHRISTMAS ballade, ballads MP3 192 kbps
Freies Radio Kassel - MP3 170 kbps
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance chillout, classical MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
0nlineradio CHILLOUT chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Noise On FM dance, house MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio 2010er 2010's, 2010er MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC

Museums in Waldeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum
Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives
Besucherbergwerk Bertsch
Dommuseum Fritzlar
Eisenbahnmuseum
Frühgeschichtliches Gehöft (Nachbau)
GeoFoyer Kalkturm Korbach
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bad Zwesten
Heimatmuseum Höringhausen
Heimatstube Obermeiser
Hessische Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Bergbaugeschichte/Besucherstollen
Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Themenpark "Kohle & Energie"
Hinter Schloss und Riegel
Historicum 20
Historisches Bergamt Bergfreiheit
Kaulbachhaus
Klostermuseum Bad Emstal
Klostermuseum Hasungen
Korbacher Spalte
Kulturarche Frankenau
Landauer Wasserkunst
Lapidarium
Museum für Film- und Videotechnik
Museum für Frühlings- und Osterbrauch
Museum Haus und Handwerk
Museum Hochzeitshaus Fritzlar
Museum Schloss Friedrichstein
Psychiatriemuseum
Rauch-Geburtshaus
Rauch-Museum
Regionalmuseum Wolfhager Land
Schauenburger Märchenwache
Schneewittchenhaus
Schreibersches Haus
Sperrmauer Museum
Stadtmuseum Bad Wildungen
Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum
Wolfgang-Bonhage-Museum

Libraries in Waldeck

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Brehm Stiftung0.0
Ev. Kinder- und Jugendbücherei0.0
Fürstl. Waldeckische Hofbibliothek0.0
Medienzentrum Korbach0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherrei Korbach0.0

Farmers Markets in Waldeck

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Waldeck

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio Hotel Belvedere
Bio Hotel Belvedere
Hotel Ratsstuben
Hotel Schloss Waldeck
Hotel Seeblick Edersee
Hotel Seeschlößchen
Landhotel Edersee
PlusNaturHotel „Waldhotel Wiesemann“ straight to Edersee strand
Ringhotel Roggenland
Seehotel Andree
Strandhaus No. 12

Restaurants in Waldeck

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café & Restaurant Altane
Gourmetrestaurant Alte Turmuhr
Hotel Ratsstuben
Hotel Seeblick Edersee
Hotel Seeschlößchen
Isola Sarda
Milanos Schnitzelhaus
PlusNaturHotel „Waldhotel Wiesemann“ straight to Edersee strand
Restaurant Athen
Ringhotel Roggenland
Seehotel Andree
Strandhaus No. 12
Watchara's Werber Eck

Cafes in Waldeck

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café zur Tortenfee
Genusswerkstatt
Griesel's Milchhof
Haus am See

Castles in Waldeck

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Schloss Waldeck
Schloß Waldeck

Veterinaries in Waldeck

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierärztliche Praxis Dr. Czipri

Breweries in Waldeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus 18*80

Stadiums & Teams in Waldeck

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Waldeck

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Waldeck

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Alsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Amöneburg Airfield-Small Airport
Aßlarer Hütte Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Hersfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Braunfels Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Fulda-Jossa Airfield-Small Airport
Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field-Small Airport
Gießen Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Hoherodskopf Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Homberg (Ohm) Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Johannisau Glider Field-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
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Plätzer Airfield-Small Airport
Pohlheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schotten Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Waldeck

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asklepios Fachklinik Fürstenhof Bad Wildungen
Klinik Quellental
Klinik Quellental
Klinik Wildetal
MEDIAN Klinik Mühlengrund – Klinik Alte Mühle
Median Klinik Mühlengrund Haus Junkerngrund
Wicker Klinik
Wildetal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waldeck

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Kirche Waldeck
Kirche St. Maria Himmelfahrt

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 Waldeck

What is the population of Waldeck?

Waldeck has a population of 7,785 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles.

Is Waldeck expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,217, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,800 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $344 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Waldeck?

Waldeck has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Waldeck?

There are 304 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waldeck?

The median home value in Waldeck is $68,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $344. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.

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