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Eschweiler

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Eschweiler is a mid-sized town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, blending historic architecture, lively local culture, and access to the beautiful Eifel region. Its charming neighborhoods, family-friendly parks, and central location make it a pleasant stop for travelers looking to explore western Germany. The city's well-preserved old town and scenic green spaces offer a relaxing atmosphere close to larger cities like Aachen and Cologne.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
56,132
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.82°, 6.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,013
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
8
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAH
Distance
6 km

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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 17 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 85/100.

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