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Braunfels
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Braunfels is a picturesque small town in central Hessen, Germany, celebrated for its striking castle, well-preserved medieval old town, and relaxed atmosphere. With lush countryside and a rich history, it attracts daytrippers and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
11,167
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.52°, 8.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,999
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
72
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
784 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
126.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
30 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 4 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 76/100.
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