Rühen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Rühen is a small, peaceful town in Lower Saxony, Germany, offering a glimpse into rural German life. With its charming neighborhoods, green surroundings, and historic architecture, Rühen is ideal for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
6,084
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.49°, 10.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,588
Local Cost
$958
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
76
English
55
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
712 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
74.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.