Hofgeismar
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Hofgeismar is a charming small town in northern Hessen, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval core, half-timbered houses, and proximity to the fairytale Reinhardswald forest. Its tranquil atmosphere and inviting local culture make it a delightful base for exploring northern Hesse.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
15,626
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.50°, 9.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$942
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
65
English
50
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
755 mm
Internet Speed
112 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
503.0
Airport
KSF
Distance
9 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.
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 75/100.