Waldeck
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Waldeck is a picturesque small town in Hessen, Germany, perched above the scenic Edersee lake. Known for its impressive castle and access to natural parks, Waldeck offers a blend of history, outdoor recreation, and tranquil rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
218
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.21°, 9.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,746
Local Cost
$1,052
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
62
English
55
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
687 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
FRZ
Distance
19 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 2026-03-23.
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 2 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 66/100.