Horneburg
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Horneburg is a charming small town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its friendly atmosphere, traditional architecture, and proximity to nature. With around 7,080 residents, it offers a relaxed pace of life and is well-connected by regional trains making it accessible to Hamburg and the Altes Land fruit region. Visitors can enjoy local cafes, green spaces, and a glimpse of rural German community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
7,080
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.51°, 9.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,888
Local Cost
$1,175
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
72
English
65
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
780 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
150.0
Airport
XFW
Distance
17 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 3 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 68/100.