Malchin
City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Overview
Malchin is a small, historic town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, known for its medieval architecture, scenic lakes, and tranquil rural atmosphere. With a population of just over 7,000, it offers a peaceful escape from larger cities while immersing visitors in authentic northern German culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Population
7,231
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.74°, 12.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,412
Local Cost
$820
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
649 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
77
Walk Score
77
Footways
154.0
Airport
RLG
Distance
38 km
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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 16 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 67/100.