Kreuztal
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Kreuztal is a welcoming town in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. Its strong community spirit, access to nature, and proximity to Siegen make it a relaxing base with a hint of urban convenience. Visitors appreciate the blend of outdoor recreation and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
31,251
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.97°, 7.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,062
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
English
65
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
134 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SGE
Distance
30 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 2 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 70/100.