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Ratekau
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Ratekau is a tranquil municipality located minutes from Lübeck and the Baltic Sea in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The town offers historic sites, scenic rural surroundings, and easy access to regional attractions. Ratekau is perfect for those seeking genuine north German culture with relaxing countryside vibes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
15,353
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.95°, 10.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,149
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
82
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
704 mm
Internet Speed
368 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
LBC
Distance
16 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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