Osterwieck
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Osterwieck is a quaint town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, known for its beautifully preserved medieval timber-frame houses and tranquil setting along the River Ilse. With a population just over 10,000, it offers a blend of rural charm and historic appeal, perfect for cultural explorers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
10,768
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.97°, 10.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,538
Local Cost
$862
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
78
English
52
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
717 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
BWE
Distance
40 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 71/100.