Buxtehude
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Buxtehude is a picturesque small city near Hamburg, renowned for its fairy-tale charm and scenic setting on the Este River. With well-preserved medieval streets, a lively old town, and welcoming local culture, it's a hidden gem in Lower Saxony.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
41,256
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.47°, 9.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,128
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
780 mm
Internet Speed
144 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
11
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XFW
Distance
12 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 16 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 80/100.