Aachen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Aachen, located in western Germany near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, is famed for its medieval architecture, university scene, and rich history. The city blends ancient landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral with a lively, modern atmosphere shaped by its student population.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
252,769
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.78°, 6.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,402
Local Cost
$1,401
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
236
Coworking
2
Cafes
84
Nightlife
84
Parks
66
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAH
Distance
9 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 61 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.
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 93/100.