Hetlingen
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Hetlingen is a quaint rural village on the banks of the Elbe River in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Known for its peaceful countryside, beautiful river landscapes, and the nearby waterworks, it offers a relaxing gateway to regional nature and North German small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
1,420
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.61°, 9.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,897
Local Cost
$1,151
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
780 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
XFW
Distance
15 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.