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Wanfried, Germany
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Wanfried is a small town in Hesse, Germany with a population of 4,398. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wanfried
Wanfried is a town in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis in northeasternmost Hesse, Germany. It is classified as a Landstadt, a designation given in Germany to a municipality that is officially a town (Stadt), but whose population is below 5,000. It literally means “country town”.
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| Population | 4,398 |
| Population Density | 171 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1821°, 10.1728° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,646 |
About Wanfried
Wanfried is a small town in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 4,398. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Wanfried vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,646 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 172 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,800 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $354 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,759 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wanfried
Wanfried has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1821°N, 10.1728°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Wanfried has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Wanfried
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne-Frank-Schule - Außenstelle Wanfried | - | - | - | - |
| Gerhart-Hauptmann-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wanfried
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps | |
| energy 93 | eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leinewelle | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Göttingen | pop, rock | MP3 |
Museums in Wanfried
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Deutsches Bratwurstmuseum | ||||
| Automobile Welt Eisenach | ||||
| Bachhaus Eisenach | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Heldra | ||||
| Eichsfelder Fleischerei Museum | ||||
| Eichsfeldmuseum | ||||
| Erlebnisportal Thüringen - Wartburg | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe | ||||
| Gottesackerkirche | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund | ||||
| Grube Gustav | ||||
| Gülden Creutz | ||||
| Heiligenstädter Eisenbahnverein | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Datterode | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Meinhard | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Treffurt | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Berka vor dem Hainich | ||||
| Heimatstube Farnroda | ||||
| Heimatstube Nazza | ||||
| Heimatstube Struth | ||||
| Informationszentrum Nationalpark Hainich | ||||
| Insel · Doktor · Haus | ||||
| Lutherhaus | ||||
| Museum Reiffenhausen | ||||
| Museum Spätheimkehrer | ||||
| Naturparkausstellung "Mach's nachhaltig!" | ||||
| Reuter-Wagner-Museum | ||||
| Salzmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtwarte | ||||
| Stockmachermuseum | ||||
| Strumpfmuseum | ||||
| Theodor Storm Museum | ||||
| Thüringer Museum Predigerkirche - Schnitzplastik | ||||
| Thüringer Museum Stadtschloss | ||||
| Turm der Einheit | ||||
| Wartburg-Museum | ||||
| Werragrenzpark | ||||
| Werratalmuseum | ||||
| Wurst- und Hausschlachtemuseum Klausenhof | ||||
| Zinnfigurenkabinett |
Libraries in Wanfried
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gerstungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Heyerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbücherei Zella | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Nazza | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbibliothek Arenshausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Rolf-Hochhuth-Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Seniorentreff | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Eisenach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Leinefelde-Worbis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Worbis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wanfried
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ambulante Händler | |||||
| Friedensplatz | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Wilhelmsplatz |
Hotels in Wanfried
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wanfried
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wanfried
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wanfried
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wanfried
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wanfried
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wanfried
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wanfried
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wanfried
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Neunspringe | ||||
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei | ||||
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Wanfried
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wanfried
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 Wanfried
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Wanfried
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatrie Zentrum Rhenanus | ||
| Klinik Hoher Meißner | ||
| Klinik Kurhessen - Haus Werra | ||
| Sonnenberg-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wanfried
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Kirche | |
| Ev. Kirche Wanfried | |
| Heilig Kreuz | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Kirche | |
| St. Nikolaus | |
| Trauerhalle | |
| Völkershausener Kirche |
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What is the population of Wanfried?
Wanfried has a population of 4,398 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 171 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.
Is Wanfried expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,646, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Wanfried?
Wanfried 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 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wanfried?
There are 172 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wanfried?
The median home value in Wanfried is $70,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $354. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.