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Braunschweig
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Braunschweig, often called Brunswick in English, blends a charming medieval old town with a lively cultural scene and dynamic university atmosphere. The city is known for its historic squares, parks, and proximity to the Harz mountains. Easily walkable, it's a welcoming city with rich traditions and modern amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
252,962
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.27°, 10.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,213
Local Cost
$1,222
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
78
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
712 mm
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
209
Coworking
4
Cafes
72
Nightlife
68
Parks
65
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWE
Distance
6 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 57 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 2025-12-05.
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 85/100.
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