Erkner

City in Brandenburg, Germany

Overview

Erkner is a charming town just southeast of Berlin, set amidst forests and lakes in the Brandenburg region. It's well known for its peaceful atmosphere, natural beauty, and accessibility to the German capital by regional train. This small city offers a mix of local culture, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Brandenburg
Population
12,008
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.42°, 13.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,967
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-25.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
604 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
736.0
Airport
BER
Distance
18 km

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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 12 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.