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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-07.
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 72/100.