Grenzach-Wyhlen

City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Grenzach-Wyhlen is a picturesque small town situated on the banks of the Rhine in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, right along the Swiss border. With its historical roots, verdant surroundings, and friendly community, it's ideal for those seeking both tranquility and accessibility to Basel.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
15,092
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.55°, 7.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,283
Local Cost
$1,352
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1061 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
48
Walk Score
48
Footways
95.0
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
13 km

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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 2 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 78/100.