Göttingen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Göttingen is a lively university city in Lower Saxony, known for its historic old town, academic legacy, and lively cultural scene. Home to a large student population, it offers charming architecture, green parks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
120,261
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.53°, 9.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,086
Local Cost
$1,217
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
82
English
70
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
742 mm
Internet Speed
167 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
178
Coworking
2
Cafes
66
Nightlife
44
Parks
66
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KSF
Distance
40 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 27 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 86/100.