Barnstorf
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Barnstorf is a small, welcoming town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its rural atmosphere, green spaces, and traditional architecture. With a close-knit community and a calm pace, it's ideal for travelers seeking an authentic German countryside experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
6,725
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.71°, 8.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,595
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
706 mm
Internet Speed
391 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
54
Walk Score
54
Footways
107.0
Airport
VAC
Distance
38 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 1 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 75/100.