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
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 40 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 2025-12-05.
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 - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 85/100.