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Schortens

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Schortens is a charming small town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its peaceful atmosphere, local culture, and proximity to the North Sea. The city boasts green spaces, historic sites, and a friendly tight-knit community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
20,932
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.53°, 7.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,938
Local Cost
$1,082
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
72
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
792 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
WVN
Distance
8 km

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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.

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