Altenkirchen
City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Overview
Altenkirchen is a small village on Rügen island in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, known for its picturesque countryside, proximity to the Baltic Sea, and tranquil atmosphere. The community preserves traditional North German charm and is favored by nature lovers seeking local experiences and coastal beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Population
921
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
54.64°, 13.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,620
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
668 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
GTI
Distance
28 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 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-08.
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.