Gernsheim
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Gernsheim is a picturesque small city in Hessen located along the Rhine River, blending centuries of history with lively local life. Its scenic old town, riverside promenades, and proximity to nature make it an ideal stop for travelers seeking an authentic German experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
11,006
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.75°, 8.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,891
Local Cost
$1,152
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
55
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
669 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
214.0
Airport
FRA
Distance
30 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
View all 2 neighborhoodsFrequently Asked Questions
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 11 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.
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 65/100.