Quedlinburg

City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Overview

Quedlinburg is a beautifully preserved medieval city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town, hundreds of half-timbered houses, and rich history stretching back to the Holy Roman Empire. Its romantic charm and walkable streets make it an ideal destination for history buffs and those seeking authentic German culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
23,277
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.79°, 11.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,035
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
68
English
55
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
628 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CSO
Distance
20 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 20 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 84/100.