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Birstein
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Birstein is a tranquil small town set in Hessen, Germany at the edge of the Spessart forest. Known for its half-timbered houses and the historic Birstein Castle, it offers a charming blend of nature, culture, and rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
6,307
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.35°, 9.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,548
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
55
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
797 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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