Glückstadt
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Glückstadt is a charming riverside town in northern Germany, best known for its baroque architecture and historic harbor. With its relaxed pace and picturesque scenery, it offers visitors a peaceful break from city life and a taste of authentic coastal culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
10,987
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.79°, 9.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,768
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
808 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
251.0
Airport
IZE
Distance
25 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 15 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.