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Ratzeburg

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Location & Surroundings

Ratzeburg is a bus stop in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with 15,026 inhabitants, at 43 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 220 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Luebeck Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Ratzeburg · 01053100

Overview

Ratzeburg is town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany — DE Kleinstadt in Schleswig-Holstein.

It is located in District of Duchy of Lauenburg, Hamburg Metropolitan Region, Germany.

The population is about 14,552 (2023).

It covers about 30 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 36 metre.

Also known as: DE Ratzborg

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in District of Duchy of Lauenburg
  • Area 30 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    53° 41' 57" N, 10° 45' 14" E
  • Elevation DEM: 43 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,026
  • Pop. Density 1,737 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Ratzeburg
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01053100

Weather in Ratzeburg

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

Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 W/m2.

Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,033.4 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 6.2 3.6 75 91 1,033.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 11.8 5.6 93 62 1,032.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 212.5 n/a
12h 7.0 4.6 73 77 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 129.7 n/a
18h 5.0 3.9 84 83 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.00 33 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 3.6 3.4 83 94 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
30h 9.8 4.7 99 78 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 79 100.4 n/a
36h 8.8 3.7 92 88 1,014.2 0.06 / 0.06 97 101.4 n/a
42h 7.7 2.4 98 94 1,011.6 0.05 / 0.11 15 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 7.3 2.5 154 93 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 8.4 3.1 168 96 1,009.4 0.92 / 0.92 100 18.7 n/a
60h 8.9 3.0 170 98 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.56 100 6.1 n/a
66h 9.3 4.9 216 92 1,010.9 0.03 / 0.59 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 6.6 5.8 204 90 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ratzeburg?
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 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 Ratzeburg today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Ratzeburg?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ratzeburg?
Ratzeburg is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ratzeburg?
Population about 15,026.
What is the elevation of Ratzeburg?
DEM 43 m.
Where is Ratzeburg located?
It is at 53.69930, 10.75385 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ratzeburg in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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