Rethem
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Rethem is a small, tranquil town in Lower Saxony, Germany, characterized by its riverside setting, half-timbered buildings, and friendly atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks, sample local cuisine, and explore surrounding countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
2,387
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.79°, 9.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,618
Local Cost
$985
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
746 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
HAJ
Distance
41 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.
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.