Rathenow
City in Brandenburg, Germany
Overview
Rathenow is a picturesque small city in Brandenburg, Germany, known for its historic optics industry, riverside parks, and friendly community feel. Visitors enjoy a relaxed local atmosphere, tradition-rich town squares, and easy access to the Havel River's scenic views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Brandenburg
Population
24,918
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.61°, 12.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,760
Local Cost
$995
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
613 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
4
Parks
28
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
718.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
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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 3 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 80/100.