Esens
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Esens is a picturesque small town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its relaxed atmosphere, medieval history, and proximity to the North Sea coast. Visitors enjoy laid-back strolls, local markets, and cozy cafés set among centuries-old buildings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
7,517
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.65°, 7.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,843
Local Cost
$1,108
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
832 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
104.0
Airport
LGO
Distance
13 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 10 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 73/100.