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Eschwege

City in Hessen, Germany

Overview

Eschwege is a charming, mid-sized city in Hessen known for its historic old town, medieval architecture, and scenic setting near the Werra river. Its laid-back atmosphere and abundance of parks make it ideal for relaxing and outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Germany

Land

Hessen

Population

19,435

Time Zone

Europe/Berlin

Coordinates

51.18°, 10.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,855

Local Cost

$1,051

Local Income

$2,350

Cashless

English

Temperature

8.5°C

Summer Avg

17.6°C

Winter Avg

-0.3°C

Record High

36.8°C

Record Low

-19.6°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

742 mm

Internet Speed

84 Mbps

Upload

28 Mbps

Latency

16 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EIB

Distance

37 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Hospitalplatz Hospitalplatz is a central district with easy access to clinics and medical offices. Residential apartments mix with small shops and cafés near the main hospital.Marktplatz Marktplatz is the central square of the city, surrounded by historic buildings and government offices. Locals use the area for shopping and official business.Obermarkt

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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 13 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 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 66/100.