Heiligenhaus
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Heiligenhaus is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its welcoming community, picturesque landscapes, and historic charm. Its quiet atmosphere makes it ideal for relaxation and experiencing authentic local life, with easy access to bigger cities like Düsseldorf and Essen.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
26,590
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.33°, 6.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,196
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
78
English
65
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
129 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
6
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
9 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 55 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.