Detmold
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Detmold is a picturesque city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, famed for its historic old town, timber-framed architecture, and lively cultural scene. Surrounded by the lush Teutoburg Forest, it combines natural beauty with local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
74,835
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.94°, 8.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,095
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
79
English
72
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
185 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
10
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFE
Distance
23 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 10 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 81/100.