Ahlen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Ahlen is a charming small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its rich industrial history, welcoming community, and blend of urban and rural life. Visitors will enjoy its relaxed pace, local markets, and picturesque green surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
53,278
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.76°, 7.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,958
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
789 mm
Internet Speed
174 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
33 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 50 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 70/100.