Elsterwerda
City in Brandenburg, Germany
Overview
Elsterwerda is a small town in Brandenburg known for its picturesque setting along the Schwarze Elster River, tranquil atmosphere, and local charm. With easy transport connections and a relaxed lifestyle, it is ideal for those seeking an authentic small-town German experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Brandenburg
Population
7,847
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.46°, 13.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,715
Local Cost
$879
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
65
English
40
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-24.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
643 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
50
Walk Score
50
Footways
99.0
Airport
IES
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.