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Zarrentin am Schaalsee, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Zarrentin am Schaalsee is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 3,243. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,243 Population 92/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,457 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,457 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $505/mo rent

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About Zarrentin am Schaalsee

Zarrentin am Schaalsee

Zarrentin am Schaalsee, until 2004 simply Zarrentin, is a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated on the Schaalsee lake, 19 km southeast of Ratzeburg, and 34 km west of Schwerin.

People

Population3,243
Density92/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,457

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$505
Ownership46.6%
Housing Units1,297

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population3,243
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates53.5489°, 10.9167°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$29,457

About Zarrentin am Schaalsee

Zarrentin am Schaalsee is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 3,243. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Zarrentin am Schaalsee is $29,457, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Zarrentin am Schaalsee vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,457
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Zarrentin am Schaalsee is $101,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $505 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 46.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,297 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,000
64% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$505
57% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.6%
Owner-Occupied46.6%
Renter-Occupied53.4%
Housing Units1,297

Property Tax

Climate in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

Zarrentin am Schaalsee 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 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.8° 67.8
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 52.7
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.3° / 8.6° 53.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14.2° 40.9
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.5° 51.2
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10° / 21.4° 70.4
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.7° 75.4
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.3° 72.3
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 54.4
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.6° 57.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.8° 56.9
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.6° 68.3
Zarrentin am Schaalsee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area35.2 sq mi (91.2 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates53.5489°N, 10.9167°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 16 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 116 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Zarrentin am Schaalsee has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulcampus Fritz Reuter Zarrentin
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Radio Stations near Zarrentin am Schaalsee

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Radio MV oldies MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (Regio Rostock) MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (HGW) oldies MP3 128 kbps
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Paul Weber Museum
Agrarmuseum Breesen
Altes Küsterhaus / Heimatmuseum
Dachdeckermuseum
Elbbergmuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Fliesenmuseum
flour art museum
Freiluftausstellung EinFlussReich
Grenzhus
Grenzhus - Außenanlagen
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Zarrentin
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg
Museumsanlage
Rauchhaus Möllin
Schlagsdorf Border House Museum
Wassermühle Dodow

Libraries in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bürgerhaus / Dat Olle Amtsgericht0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Brahlstorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Gadebusch0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Marktplatz
Sonntags-Börse Wittenburg, Flohmarkt Kunsthandwerk Technik
Wochenmarkt Mölln

Hotels in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fischhaus Hotel am Schaalsee
Landhaus am Schaalsee
Seehotel Zarrentin

Restaurants in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fischhaus
Gasthaus zum See
Gaststätte Steffen
Restaurant & Café Schloss Neuhof
Seepavillon
Truck Stop

Cafes in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backverrückt
Coffee Fellows
EL GRECO - Klause am Schaalsee
Seecafé

Dentists in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Preusse & Partner Dentologikum

Veterinaries in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Dr.Hanebeck

Gas Stations in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell

Banks in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Mölln Südstorman
Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Schwerin Zweigstelle Zarrentin

Gyms in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schaalsee Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zarrentin am Schaalsee

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarrentin am Schaalsee

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herz Jesu
Kirche Neuenkirchen
St. Petrus & St. Paulus - Kirche Zarrentin

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 Zarrentin am Schaalsee

What is the population of Zarrentin am Schaalsee?

Zarrentin am Schaalsee has a population of 3,243 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 35.2 square miles.

Is Zarrentin am Schaalsee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,457, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $505 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Zarrentin am Schaalsee?

Zarrentin am Schaalsee has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Zarrentin am Schaalsee?

There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Zarrentin am Schaalsee?

The median home value in Zarrentin am Schaalsee is $101,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $505. The homeownership rate is 46.6%.

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