Vienenburg
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Vienenburg is a charming small town in Lower Saxony, best known for its historic railway station, the oldest preserved in Germany, and proximity to natural landscapes like the Harz Mountains. Blending traditional German village life with scenic beauty, it's a peaceful base for history lovers and nature seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
11,417
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.95°, 10.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,588
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
717 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
82 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
41 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 24 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 69/100.