Embsen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Embsen is a peaceful small town in Lower Saxony, Germany, surrounded by lush forests and close to the historic city of Lüneburg. Its rural charm, welcoming community, and proximity to nature make it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
2,830
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.18°, 10.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,162
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
-22.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
691 mm
Internet Speed
190 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 18 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 70/100.