Bergkamen

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Bergkamen is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia known for its industrial history, abundant green spaces, and friendly communities. The town offers a blend of nature, heritage sites, and local culture, making it a pleasant base for exploring the Ruhr region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
49,475
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.62°, 7.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,088
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
DTM
Distance
11 km

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 9 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 78/100.