Waldkappel
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Waldkappel is a small, picturesque town in Hessen, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. Its historic center, traditional architecture, and welcoming community invite visitors to experience authentic German rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
4,200
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.14°, 9.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,733
Local Cost
$982
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
54
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
742 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
FRZ
Distance
41 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 54/100.