Schöningen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Schöningen is a historic town in Lower Saxony, renowned for its archaeological finds, particularly the famous Schöningen Spears. Surrounded by lush forests, the city harmoniously blends history with natural beauty, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
11,167
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.14°, 10.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,607
Local Cost
$903
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
68
English
56
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
628 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
87
Walk Score
87
Footways
174.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
34 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 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 66/100.