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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.