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
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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Frequently 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 2 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.
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 72/100.