Kürten
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Kürten is a charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia, set within the rolling hills of the Bergisches Land. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, rich local traditions, and lush countryside, it offers a peaceful escape just outside Cologne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
20,158
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.05°, 7.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,058
Local Cost
$1,113
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CGN
Distance
22 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 12 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 2026-01-15.
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 73/100.