Calden
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Calden is a small town in Hessen, Germany, offering visitors a blend of historical sites and scenic countryside. The town is best known for Schloss Wilhelmsthal, a baroque palace, and its tranquil pace of life makes it perfect for relaxing getaways. Calden's proximity to Kassel also provides easy access to larger city amenities while retaining local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
7,609
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.41°, 9.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,725
Local Cost
$964
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
76
English
65
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
755 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
40.0
Airport
KSF
Distance
1 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 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 72/100.