Linnich
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Linnich is a charming small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its tranquil neighborhoods, historic sites, and proximity to the scenic Rur river. The town combines rustic German traditions with a welcoming community and natural beauty, making it perfect for a relaxed visit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
13,056
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.98°, 6.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,773
Local Cost
$1,075
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
75
English
68
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
38 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
GKE
Distance
16 km
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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 10 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 74/100.