Wietze

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Wietze is a charming town in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its tranquil setting, picturesque half-timbered architecture, and deep roots in oil industry history. Surrounded by lush forests and rivers, it's an ideal destination for nature lovers seeking authentic small-town German life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
8,730
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.65°, 9.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,701
Local Cost
$977
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
726 mm
Internet Speed
394 Mbps
Upload
188 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
HAJ
Distance
23 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 1 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 77/100.