Jühnde

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Jühnde is a unique rural village in Lower Saxony known for being Germany's, and the world's, first bioenergy village, producing its own electricity and heat from local resources. With under 1,000 residents, Jühnde offers a peaceful escape, traditional German atmosphere, and beautiful landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
943
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.47°, 9.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,680
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
65
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
742 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
KSF
Distance
29 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-08.
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 72/100.