Kalkar
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Kalkar, set in North Rhine-Westphalia near the Dutch border, is famed for its preserved medieval Old Town and unique attractions like Wunderland Kalkar amusement park. With a blend of historic sights and natural landscapes, it's a charming destination for culture and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
14,199
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.74°, 6.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,846
Local Cost
$1,023
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
65
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
104 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
NRN
Distance
18 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 14 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 60/100.