Borstel
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Borstel is a picturesque village in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its slow-paced lifestyle and beautiful rural landscapes. The small community exudes traditional charm, offering visitors an authentic German countryside experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
1,185
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.67°, 8.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,805
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
BRE
Distance
43 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.