Rotenburg
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Rotenburg is a charming, small German town set in Lower Saxony, known for its rich history, picturesque old town, and friendly local atmosphere. With easy train connections to Bremen and Hamburg, it's a relaxing base to explore northern Germany beyond the big cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
22,139
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.11°, 9.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,832
Local Cost
$1,123
Local Income
$2,230
Cashless
70
English
56
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
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRE
Distance
42 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 17 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 70/100.