Bitburg
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Bitburg is a charming town in Rhineland-Palatinate, famed for its iconic Bitburger Brewery and welcoming atmosphere. The city blends historic architecture with modern comforts, surrounded by lush countryside. Visitors can enjoy laid-back strolls, authentic Eifel cuisine, and easy day trips to Luxembourg or Trier.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
17,465
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.97°, 6.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,940
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
837 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
8
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BBJ
Distance
4 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 2025-12-05.
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.