Wangerooge
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Wangerooge is a small, car-free North Sea island known for its pristine beaches, tranquil atmosphere, and relaxed pace. With a strong focus on sustainable tourism, the island offers both relaxation and outdoor activities, particularly suited for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
1,217
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.79°, 7.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
98
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
875 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
106.0
Airport
AGE
Distance
1 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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.