Sassenberg
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Sassenberg is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to lush parks, tranquil lakes, and centuries-old traditions. The town offers a blend of rural scenery and community warmth, perfect for those seeking authentic Westphalian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
14,566
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.99°, 8.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,121
Local Cost
$1,102
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
65
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
789 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
FMO
Distance
29 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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.