Birkenau
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Birkenau is a picturesque small town in Hessen, Germany, set in the rolling hills of the Odenwald. Known for its charming half-timbered houses, lush forests, and tight-knit community, Birkenau blends rural tranquility with local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
9,992
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.56°, 8.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$997
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
78
English
65
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
113 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
MHG
Distance
17 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 8 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 67/100.