Hettstedt

City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Overview

Hettstedt is a charming small city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with a heritage rooted in copper mining. It offers a peaceful atmosphere, local eateries, and historic sites, making it ideal for visitors seeking an authentic regional experience. The city balances local life with traces of its industrial history and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
13,498
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.65°, 11.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,565
Local Cost
$912
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
73
English
43
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
42 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
CSO
Distance
24 km

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 6 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 68/100.