Bad Segeberg
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Bad Segeberg is a picturesque small town in northern Germany, famous for the annual Karl May Festival and its striking gypsum hill, the Kalkberg. Its charming lakes, historical sights, and strong local community make it an enticing destination for a relaxed getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
18,891
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.94°, 10.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,021
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-17.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
767 mm
Internet Speed
165 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EUM
Distance
28 km
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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 7 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 75/100.