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Zarpen, Germany
Schleswig-Holstein · Germany
Zarpen is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,577. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zarpen
Zarpen is a municipality in the district of Stormarn, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
People
Economy
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| Population | 1,577 |
| Population Density | 350 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8704°, 10.5162° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (921 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.2 inches (39 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $35,545 |
About Zarpen
Zarpen is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,577. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Zarpen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $35,545 |
| 53% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 62 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $97,000 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $485 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Housing Units | 631 |
Property Tax
Climate in Zarpen
Zarpen has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8704°N, 10.5162°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Zarpen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Zarpen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dörfergemeinschaftsschule Am Struckteich | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zarpen
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Welle Nord | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SH Live | 1980s, 1990s | AAC | |
| 90s90s Rave | - | MP3 | |
| GOA World | comedy, erotic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wellenrausch | - | MP3 | |
| Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A | - | OGG 48 kbps | |
| delta radio At Home | - | MP3 |
Museums in Zarpen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behnhaus Drägerhaus | ||||
| Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck | ||||
| Bundespolizeimuseum | ||||
| Burgtor | ||||
| Burgtor | ||||
| Dachdeckermuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Eulenspiegelmuseum | ||||
| Europäisches Hansemuseum | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Ahrensbök | ||||
| Günter-Grass-Haus | ||||
| Haus Hansestadt Danzig | ||||
| Heiligen-Geist-Hospital | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Reinfeld | ||||
| Historisches Rathaus Mölln | ||||
| Holstentormuseum | ||||
| Land-Museum Gestüt Traventhal e.V. | ||||
| Marzipan-Museum | ||||
| Motoren-Museum | ||||
| Museum Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus | ||||
| Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus | ||||
| Museum für Natur und Umwelt | ||||
| Museum für Regionalgeschichte der Gemeinde Scharbeutz und Umgebung | ||||
| Museum Vergessene Arbeit Steinhorst | ||||
| Museumshafen | ||||
| Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen | ||||
| Noctalis – Welt der Fledermäuse | ||||
| Pferdekutschenmuseum | ||||
| Sankt Annen-Museum | ||||
| Stormarnsches Dorfmuseum | ||||
| TheaterFigurenMuseum | ||||
| Vun Hus un Hoff | ||||
| Willy-Brandt Haus | ||||
| Willy-Brandt-Haus |
Libraries in Zarpen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Großhansdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Gemeinnützige | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Scharbeutz | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Oldesloe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Schwartau | 0.0 | |||||
| Städtische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zarpen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brolingplatz | |||||
| Hanseplatz | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Brink | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Brink | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bad Oldesloe | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hasenweg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hasenweg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Lütjensee | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Mölln | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Poggensee |
Hotels in Zarpen
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zarpen
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zarpen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grönwohlder Hausbrauerei | ||||
| Sudden Death Brewing Company | ||||
| Sudden Death Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Zarpen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zarpen
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | Large Airport |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | KEL | Medium Airport |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | LBC | Medium Airport |
| Aukrug Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bobzin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grambeker Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grube Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neu-Gülze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumünster Airport | EUM | Small Airport |
| Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teldau-Amholz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wahlstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Worth Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zarpen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Baeckerei Rohlf |
Treatment Centers in Zarpen
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ameos Klinik Middelburg | ||
| Ameos Klinik Middelburg und Tagesklinik | ||
| Ameos Reha Klinikum Lübeck | ||
| Ärztehaus Rathausgasse | ||
| DIE BRÜCKE Tagesklinik | ||
| Klinik Föhrenkamp | ||
| Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck - Geriatriezentrum - Station 10 - 12 | ||
| Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarpen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche Zarpen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Zarpen
What is the population of Zarpen?
Zarpen has a population of 1,577 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
Is Zarpen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $35,545, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $485 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Zarpen?
Zarpen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Zarpen?
There are 62 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Zarpen?
The median home value in Zarpen is $97,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $485. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.