Brake (Unterweser)

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Brake (Unterweser) is a small port town on the western bank of the Weser River in Lower Saxony, Germany. Known for its serene waterfront, maritime heritage, and friendly residential quarters, the town exudes a relaxed small-town charm while offering easy access to nearby North Sea attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.33°, 8.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,828
Local Cost
$1,066
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
69
English
63
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-17.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
789 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
85.0
Airport
WVN
Distance
34 km

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 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.