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Walkenried, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Walkenried is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,485. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Walkenried
Walkenried is a municipality in the district of Göttingen, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the southern Harz, approx. 15 km south of Braunlage, and 15 km northwest of Nordhausen.
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| Population | 2,485 |
| Population Density | 85 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5833°, 10.6167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (987 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.7 inches (73 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,268 |
About Walkenried
Walkenried is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,485. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Walkenried vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,268 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,400 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $332 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Housing Units | 994 |
Property Tax
Climate in Walkenried
Walkenried has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5833°N, 10.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Walkenried has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").
Radio Stations near Walkenried
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| bigFM Niedersachsen | - | MP3 | |
| Radio60! | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Walkenried
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Kanzlei | ||||
| Bahnhofsmuseum Benneckenstein | ||||
| Bergwerksmuseum Grube Samson | ||||
| Catharina Neufang | ||||
| Dokumentationsstätte "Landhaus Weichelt" | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Haynrode | ||||
| Echter Nordhäuser Traditionsbrennerei | ||||
| Erlebnisbergwerk Sondershausen | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Flohburg - Das Nordhausen Museum | ||||
| Glas- und Hüttenmuseum Wieda | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Grenzlandmuseum Bad Sachsa | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Harzer Roller-Kanarien-Museum | ||||
| Harzmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und FIS-Skimuseum Braunlage | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hohegeiß | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Zorge | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Harzklub Königshütte | ||||
| Hermannshöhlenmuseum | ||||
| Historischer Lokschuppen Hasselfelde | ||||
| Hüttenmuseum | ||||
| IFA-Museum Nordhausen am Harz e.V. | ||||
| IFA-Museum Nordhausen am Harz e.V. | ||||
| Informationszentrum | ||||
| Kali-Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Kleinste Haus | ||||
| Kunsthaus Meyenburg | ||||
| Kupferschiefer-Schaubergwerk „Lange Wand“ | ||||
| Lehrbergwerk Grube Roter Bär | ||||
| Lokschuppen Rübeland | ||||
| Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial | ||||
| Nationalpark-Besucherzentrum Brockenhaus | ||||
| Nationalparkhaus Sankt Andreasberg | ||||
| Ostdeutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Mario Tänzer | ||||
| Schiefes Haus | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Ellrich | ||||
| Tabakspeicher | ||||
| Turmwindmühle Immenrode | ||||
| ZisterzienserMuseum Kloster Walkenried |
Libraries in Walkenried
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harzbücherei Wernigerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schlossbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Nordhausen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Walkenried
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zierbrunnenplatz |
Hotels in Walkenried
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Walkenried
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Walkenried
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Walkenried
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Walkenried
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Walkenried
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Walkenried
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Walkenried
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenauer Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Walkenried
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Walkenried
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 Walkenried
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschersleben Glider Field | - | 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 |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Walkenried
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Walkenried
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehaklinik Zorge für Mutter-Vater-Kind |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Walkenried
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abtskapelle | |
| Brunnenhaus | |
| Doppelter Kreuzgang | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Heilig Kreuz | |
| Kapitelsaal | |
| Sankt Bartholomäus | |
| St. Andreas | |
| St. Antonius-Kapelle | |
| St. Marien | |
| St. Nikolai | |
| St. Petrus |
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What is the population of Walkenried?
Walkenried has a population of 2,485 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles.
Is Walkenried expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,268, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,400 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $332 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Walkenried?
Walkenried has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 28.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Walkenried?
There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Walkenried?
The median home value in Walkenried is $66,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $332. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.