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Wernigerode, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt · Germany
Wernigerode is a mid-size city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 34,463. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 34,463 |
| Population Density | 407 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8365°, 10.7822° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.8 inches (910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.1 inches (46 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,508 |
About Wernigerode
Wernigerode is a mid-size city in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 34,463. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Wernigerode vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,508 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,344 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $86,600 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $433 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 34.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Housing Units | 13,785 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wernigerode
Wernigerode has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1300 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 84.7 sq mi (219.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8365°N, 10.7822°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Wernigerode has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Wernigerode
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesgymnasium für Musik | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Müntzer Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Gerhart-Hauptmann-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Kreisvolkshochschule Harz | - | - | - | - |
| Landesgymnasium für Musik - Lyceum | - | - | - | - |
| Gerhart-Hauptmann-Gymnasium, Raabe-Gebäude | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Harz | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Grundschule Wernigerode | - | - | - | - |
| Internat des Landesgymnasiums für Musik | - | - | - | - |
| Gerhart-Hauptmann-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Liv-Ullmann-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Stadtfeld Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Stadtfeld | - | - | - | - |
| Ganztagsschule Burgbreite | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wernigerode
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Niedersachsen | pop | MP3 | |
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| RADIO 21 Braunschweig | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| bigFM Niedersachsen | - | MP3 | |
| Radio60! | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Wernigerode
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Remise | ||||
| Alte Schule | ||||
| Bahnhofsmuseum Benneckenstein | ||||
| Blacksmith | ||||
| Dokumentationsstätte "Landhaus Weichelt" | ||||
| Dorfgemeinschaftshaus;Heimatstube | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Vienenburg | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fire Department Museum | ||||
| form gestaltung in der ddr | ||||
| Freigelände Eisenbahnmuseum Vienenburg | ||||
| Glas- und Hüttenmuseum Wieda | ||||
| Grenzlandmuseum Bad Sachsa | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Gründerzeitmuseum Villa Charlotte | ||||
| Harz-Sagen-Halle | ||||
| Harzer Baumkuchenhaus | ||||
| Harzer Bike Schmiede | ||||
| Harzmuseum | ||||
| HarzWaldHaus (früher "Haus der Natur") | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimat- und FIS-Skimuseum Braunlage | ||||
| Heimat-Museum | ||||
| Heimathaus Alte Mühle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hohegeiß | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hornburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Zorge | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Derenburg | ||||
| Heimatstube Harzklub Königshütte | ||||
| Heimatstube Ilsenburg | ||||
| Heinrich-Meutefin-Museum | ||||
| Herbergsmuseum | ||||
| Hermannshöhlenmuseum | ||||
| Historischer Lokschuppen Hasselfelde | ||||
| Hütten- und Technikmuseum (im Umbau) | ||||
| Hüttenmuseum | ||||
| Infozentrum Gedenkstätte Zwieberge | ||||
| Keller-Museum Stapelburg | ||||
| Kleinste Haus | ||||
| Köhlereimuseum | ||||
| Komturhof | ||||
| Lokschuppen Rübeland | ||||
| Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode | ||||
| Mausefallen- und Kuriositätenmuseum | ||||
| Museumshof "Ernst Koch" Silstedt | ||||
| Nationalpark-Besucherzentrum Brockenhaus | ||||
| Obscurum Thale | ||||
| Ostdeutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Mario Tänzer | ||||
| Schachmuseum | ||||
| Schatzkammer Drei:Kaiser Haus | ||||
| Schiefes Haus | ||||
| Streuobstmuseum | ||||
| Wassermühle Zimmermann | ||||
| Western |
Libraries in Wernigerode
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei im Historischen Bahnhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Harzbücherei Wernigerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilsenburger Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landeshauptarchiv Standort Wernigerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Stadtbücherei Hornburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Blankenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Hornburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei im Kurzentrum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wernigerode
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marktplatz |
Hotels in Wernigerode
37 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wernigerode
72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wernigerode
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wernigerode
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wernigerode
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wernigerode
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Wernigerode
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wernigerode
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wernigerode
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wernigerode
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wernigerode
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wernigerode
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wernigerode
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wernigerode
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wernigerode
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wernigerode
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wernigerode
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 Wernigerode
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gardelegen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kunrau-Jahrstedt 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 |
| Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wernigerode
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Eckert | |
| Postfiliale |
Treatment Centers in Wernigerode
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehaklinik Zorge für Mutter-Vater-Kind | ||
| Teufelsbadklinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wernigerode
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christuskirche | |
| Kreuzkirche | |
| Liebfrauenkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Schlosskirche St. Pantaleon und Anna | |
| St. Georgi Kapelle | |
| St. Johannis-Kirche Wernigerode | |
| St. Marien | |
| Stiftskirche St. Sylvestri | |
| Theobaldikapelle |
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What is the population of Wernigerode?
Wernigerode has a population of 34,463 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 407 people per square mile, spread across 84.7 square miles.
Is Wernigerode expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,508, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Wernigerode?
Wernigerode 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 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wernigerode?
There are 1,344 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wernigerode?
The median home value in Wernigerode is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433. The homeownership rate is 34.3%.