Saßnitz
City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Overview
Saßnitz is a scenic coastal town on the island of Rügen, famed for its dramatic chalk cliffs, picturesque harbor, and proximity to Jasmund National Park. The town blends maritime heritage with easy access to nature, making it a popular base for exploring northern Germany's Baltic coastline.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Population
9,169
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
54.52°, 13.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,683
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
68
English
62
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
27.1°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
695 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
GTI
Distance
25 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 3 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 70/100.