Balve
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Balve is a picturesque small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, famed for its limestone caves and scenic countryside. With historic roots, friendly locals, and a tranquil vibe, it's an ideal destination for relaxation and outdoor exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
11,108
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.33°, 7.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,055
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
70
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
844 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
246.0
Airport
DTM
Distance
27 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 27 tests. 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 68/100.