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
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 19 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 - 1 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 77/100.