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
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.