Osten
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Osten is a tranquil village on the Ostep river in Lower Saxony, known for its historic suspension ferry, scenic rural atmosphere, and welcoming local community. With a blend of history and pastoral beauty, it's ideal for slow travel and outdoor exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
1,726
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.70°, 9.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,688
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
70
English
55
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
170 Mbps
Upload
128 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
FCN
Distance
37 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 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.