Osnabrück
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Osnabrück is a charming city in Lower Saxony, known for its beautiful medieval architecture, lively student scene, and lush parks. Steeped in history, it offers a blend of culture, green spaces, and modern conveniences. The city is both lively and relaxed, appealing to families, students, and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
166,960
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.27°, 8.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,133
Local Cost
$1,204
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
68
English
74
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
98 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
176
Coworking
0
Cafes
55
Nightlife
66
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FMO
Distance
29 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 8 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 2025-12-05.
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 93/100.