Sassenburg
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Sassenburg is a picturesque town in Lower Saxony known for tranquil lakes, historic villages, and a close-connected local community. It's a gateway to nature, perfect for walkers and cyclists, with a relaxed rural atmosphere. Despite its small size, Sassenburg offers all basic amenities and plenty of outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
12,055
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.52°, 10.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,054
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
65
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
23 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 53/100.