Ballenstedt
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Ballenstedt is a picturesque small town in Saxony-Anhalt, set on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains. Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, and green landscapes, the town offers a tranquil retreat with authentic German charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
8,682
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.72°, 11.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,695
Local Cost
$880
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
66
English
45
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
614 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
68
Walk Score
68
Footways
136.0
Airport
CSO
Distance
20 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 78/100.