Haltern am See
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Haltern am See is a picturesque town in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring lakes, forests, and a medieval city center. It is known for its outdoor recreation, cozy cafes, and family-friendly atmosphere. The town attracts both locals and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat amid natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
38,033
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.74°, 7.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,038
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
78
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
195 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
39 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 12 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 83/100.