Heimbach
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Heimbach is a charming small town on the edge of the Eifel National Park, renowned for its medieval castle, scenic river views, and lively arts scene. It provides a tranquil escape from big-city bustle with abundant hiking, culture, and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
4,349
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.64°, 6.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,747
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
921 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
AAH
Distance
29 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.