Heinsberg
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Heinsberg is a charming mid-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, close to the Dutch border. It offers a blend of history, local culture, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it attractive to both residents and visitors seeking an authentic German experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
43,620
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.06°, 6.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,948
Local Cost
$1,122
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
75
English
62
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GKE
Distance
12 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 2025-12-06.
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 78/100.