Kassel
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Kassel, located in the heart of Hessen, is a lively city blending history, art, and green spaces. The city is famous for its UNESCO-listed Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, world-class museums, and the contemporary art exhibition documenta. Its lively neighborhoods offer a unique mix of culture and relaxation amid northern Hesse's inviting landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
204,687
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.32°, 9.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,260
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
73
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
154 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
180
Coworking
2
Cafes
71
Nightlife
63
Parks
44
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KSF
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
View all 6 neighborhoodsData 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.