Hitzacker
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Hitzacker is a picturesque small town set at the confluence of the Jeetzel and Elbe rivers in Lower Saxony, Germany. Known for its charming historic old town, lively festivals, and lush riverside landscapes, it offers a peaceful mix of culture, history, and outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
5,126
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.15°, 11.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,787
Local Cost
$1,145
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
0.8°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
644 mm
Internet Speed
0 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
94
Walk Score
94
Footways
188.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.