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Ratzeburg
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Ratzeburg is a picturesque lakeside town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, renowned for its medieval architecture, serene island setting, and lively cultural scene. Surrounded by pristine lakes and forests, it offers a peaceful getaway with authentic northern German charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
14,552
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.70°, 10.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,838
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
714 mm
Internet Speed
295 Mbps
Upload
138 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
93
Walk Score
93
Footways
186.0
Airport
LBC
Distance
12 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 16 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 80/100.
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