Scharnebeck
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Scharnebeck is a quaint village in Lower Saxony, best known for its impressive boat lift along the Elbe-Seitenkanal and tranquil rural landscapes. Visitors can enjoy peaceful streets, historical sites, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
3,477
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.29°, 10.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,648
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
714 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
86
Walk Score
86
Footways
172.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2 tests. 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 75/100.