Dorsten
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Dorsten is a charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its historical old town, proximity to the Ruhr and Münsterland regions, and its lush parks. Visitors will find a friendly atmosphere, rich local traditions, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities along the Lippe River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
76,842
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.66°, 6.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,938
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
68
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
29 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 52 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 74/100.