Büdingen
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Büdingen is a picturesque small town in Hessen, Germany, best known for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture and scenic castle. Its winding streets, charming town plazas, and peaceful neighborhoods give it an authentic and welcoming feel. The town blends historic allure with a relaxed, rural vibe, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's long heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
22,607
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.29°, 9.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,991
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
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
51 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
10
Parks
2
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
68.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 1 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 70/100.