Olfen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Olfen is a small, charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia known for its lush landscapes, friendly community, and historical character. Visitors can enjoy scenic nature walks, local gastronomy, and relaxed small-town German hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
13,298
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.71°, 7.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,715
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
86
Walk Score
86
Footways
171.0
Airport
DTM
Distance
27 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 7 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.