Laar
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Laar is a charming village in Lower Saxony, Germany, set near the Dutch border. With a population of just over 2,000, it offers a tranquil rural atmosphere, scenic cycling routes, and authentic German hospitality. The town is ideal for relaxation, nature exploration, and cross-border cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
2,091
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.36°, 8.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,830
Local Cost
$1,092
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
68
English
61
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
1.8°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
724 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
FMO
Distance
46 km
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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 1 tests. 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 68/100.