Hesel
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Hesel is a small, welcoming town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its peaceful rural surroundings and traditional German charm. Its picturesque neighborhoods and agricultural landscapes offer a relaxed pace of life, making it ideal for visitors looking to experience authentic Lower Saxony outside the big cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
4,793
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.30°, 7.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,680
Local Cost
$988
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
76
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
82 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
EME
Distance
27 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 2025-12-07.
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 62/100.