Hanstedt
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Hanstedt is a picturesque village in Lower Saxony, Germany, set at the edge of the Lüneburg Heath. Known for its half-timbered houses and easy access to natural parks, it offers a peaceful escape close to larger towns like Hamburg.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
6,197
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.27°, 10.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,242
Local Cost
$1,282
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
752 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
XFW
Distance
32 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.
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 78/100.