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Location & Surroundings

Braunfels is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 11,045 inhabitants, at 290 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 415 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wiesbaden Airport, 50 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Braunfels · 06532003

Overview

Braunfels is town in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Stadt im Lahn-Dill-Kreis.

It is located in Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Germany.

The population is about 11,167 (2023).

It covers about 47 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 236 metre.

Also known as: SR Браунфелс на Лану, Braunfels

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Image Braunfels - Marktplatz mit Brunnen und Fachwerkhäusern.jpg

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Coat of arms DEU Braunfels COA.svg

Locator map

Locator map Lahn-Dill-Kreis Braunfels.png

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Lahn-Dill-Kreis
  • Area 47 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 30' 3" N, 8° 23' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 290 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,045
  • Pop. Density 85 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.8%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Braunfels
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06532003

Weather in Braunfels

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Braunfels, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 397 W/m2.

Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 18.5 1.8 104 49 1,019.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 14.9 1.1 64 63 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 13.8 1.1 81 71 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 29 1.4 n/a
18h 27.0 3.4 199 32 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 20 396.9 n/a
Tomorrow 18.6 1.1 133 57 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 82 261.0 n/a
30h 15.3 0.8 63 67 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
36h 14.8 0.1 164 70 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.0 n/a
42h 20.2 1.3 245 61 1,022.3 0.27 / 0.27 99 165.3 n/a
Thursday 15.3 1.5 242 97 1,025.2 9.62 / 9.88 100 63.7 n/a
54h 12.3 1.6 268 97 1,028.7 0.00 / 3.34 13 0.0 n/a
60h 10.5 1.1 275 98 1,031.3 0.00 / 0.00 43 1.1 n/a
66h 19.9 0.5 294 49 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 68 387.6 n/a
Friday 14.2 1.1 64 65 1,030.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 249.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Braunfels?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 397 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Braunfels today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Braunfels?
Local time is 04:45. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Braunfels?
Braunfels is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Braunfels?
Population about 11,045.
What is the elevation of Braunfels?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Braunfels located?
It is at 50.50090, 8.39557 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Braunfels in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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