Kreuzau
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Kreuzau is a charming small town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, set in a lush countryside landscape near the Eifel mountains. It offers a peaceful retreat with local culture, scenic trails, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
17,756
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.75°, 6.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,816
Local Cost
$1,098
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
60
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
100 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAH
Distance
23 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 4 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.