Königslutter am Elm
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Königslutter am Elm is a charming small town in Lower Saxony, renowned for its Romanesque Imperial Cathedral and proximity to the scenic Elm forest. The town blends historic architecture with a relaxed, local atmosphere, making it an excellent base for exploring northern Germany's countryside and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
15,860
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.25°, 10.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,705
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
712 mm
Internet Speed
182 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
326.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
19 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.