Grefrath
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Grefrath is a peaceful town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, famed for its lush green spaces, ice sports center, and relaxed rural character. Its proximity to larger cities and the Netherlands makes it an attractive base for exploring the Lower Rhine region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
15,069
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.34°, 6.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,948
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
81
English
65
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
790 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
MGL
Distance
16 km
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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 22 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 2025-12-06.
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.