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Recklinghausen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Recklinghausen, set in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a lively mid-sized city celebrated for its rich industrial heritage, charming old town, and notable cultural festivals like the Ruhrfestspiele. With a mix of historical architecture and modern amenities, it offers a welcoming blend of the traditional and contemporary.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.61°, 7.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,008
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
62
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
101 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
16
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
766.0
Airport
ESS
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 2026-03-23.
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 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 88/100.
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