Greifenstein
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Greifenstein is a tranquil town in Hessen's Lahn-Dill-Kreis, blending medieval history with rural charm. Famous for its impressive hilltop castle and scenic setting, it offers a peaceful retreat and authentic local experience away from big-city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
6,563
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.62°, 8.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,781
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
65
English
64
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
784 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
18 km
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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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.