Guben

City in Brandenburg, Germany

Overview

Guben, set along the Neisse River on Germany's border with Poland, is a small town known for its rich textile history, charming old town, and peaceful green spaces. Its slower pace and local flavor make it ideal for travelers seeking authenticity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Brandenburg
Population
16,210
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.95°, 14.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,437
Local Cost
$772
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
618 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
30
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
669.0
Airport
—
Distance
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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.