Gelsenkirchen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Gelsenkirchen is a lively city in Germany's Ruhr Valley, best known for its rich industrial heritage, lively football culture, and growing arts scene. The city features a mixture of modern developments, leafy parks, and historical neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
265,885
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.51°, 7.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,850
Local Cost
$1,045
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
71
English
72
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
31 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
68
Coworking
1
Cafes
18
Nightlife
17
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
16 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 84/100.