Marburg an der Lahn
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Marburg an der Lahn is a historic university city in Hesse, Germany, known for its fairytale-like old town, Gothic churches, and lively student culture. Perched on the Lahn river, the city blends medieval charm with a lively academic atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.81°, 8.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,988
Local Cost
$1,225
Local Income
$2,430
Cashless
78
English
72
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
779 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
663.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
50 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.
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 78/100.