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Gifhorn
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Gifhorn is a picturesque town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its historic windmills, medieval castle, and lively local culture. With a blend of tradition and modern amenities, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for families and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
43,941
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.48°, 10.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,159
Local Cost
$1,235
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
68
English
55
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
331 Mbps
Upload
204 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWE
Distance
18 km
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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 2 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 82/100.
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