Gelnhausen
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Gelnhausen is a picturesque small city in Hessen, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval old town and significant historical landmarks such as the Kaiserpfalz. Its blend of modern conveniences and charming village atmosphere makes it a hidden gem for travelers seeking an authentic German experience away from busy tourist hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
23,841
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.20°, 9.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
74
English
65
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
753 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
2
Cafes
9
Nightlife
16
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FRA
Distance
50 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.
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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.