Rees
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Rees is a picturesque riverside town on the Lower Rhine, blending medieval charm with tranquil natural beauty. The city boasts well-preserved fortifications, riverside promenades, and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere ideal for families and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
21,452
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.76°, 6.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,761
Local Cost
$1,052
Local Income
$2,270
Cashless
85
English
69
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
767 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NRN
Distance
25 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 38 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 60/100.