Gersfeld
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Gersfeld is a picturesque town in the Rhön mountains of Hessen, blending charming half-timbered architecture with stunning natural scenery. It's renowned for outdoor recreation, especially hiking and gliding, as well as its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
5,521
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.45°, 9.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,648
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
68
English
63
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
783 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.