Herbstein
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Herbstein is a picturesque spa town in Hessen, Germany, known for its charming Altstadt, relaxing thermal baths, and surrounding lush countryside. With a small population and friendly atmosphere, visitors enjoy a tranquil, authentic slice of regional German life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
4,625
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.56°, 9.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,735
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
55
English
42
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
797 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.