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Freiburg

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Freiburg is a lively university city set at the edge of the Black Forest, renowned for its medieval architecture, sustainability initiatives, and sunny climate. Its blend of history, culture, and green spaces makes it one of Germany's most livable cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.83°, 9.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,440
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
808 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
IZE
Distance
26 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. 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 55/100.

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