Merzen

Merzen
Municipality
Coat of arms of Merzen
Coat of arms
North Rhine-WestphaliaCloppenburg (district)Diepholz (district)EmslandVechta (district)OsnabrückAlfhausenAnkumBad EssenBad IburgBad LaerBad RothenfeldeBadbergenBelmBergeBersenbrückBippenBissendorfBohmteBramscheDissenEggermühlenFürstenauGehrdeGeorgsmarienhütteGlandorfHagenHasbergenHilterMelleKettenkampMenslageMerzenNeuenkirchenNortrupOstercappelnQuakenbrückRiesteVoltlageWallenhorst
Location of Merzen within Osnabrück district
Interactive map of Merzen
Location within Germany
Location within Lower Saxony
Coordinates: 52°28′42″N 7°49′52″E / 52.47833°N 7.83111°E / 52.47833; 7.83111
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictOsnabrück
Municipal assoc.Neuenkirchen
Subdivisions6
Government
 • MayorGregor Schröder (CDU)
Area
 • Total
53.05 km2 (20.48 sq mi)
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 (2025-12-31)
 • Total
3,678
 • Density69.33/km2 (179.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
49586
Dialling codes05466
Vehicle registrationOS, BSB, MEL, WTL
Websitewww.merzen.de
Merzen, church: Sankt Lambertus Kirche

Merzen (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛʁtsn̩]) is a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is known for its cheap lodging and historic charm. The largest employer is Setca Elektronik, which manufactures solar equipment.