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Remscheid
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Remscheid is a mid-sized city located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its industrial heritage, charming old towns, and green landscapes. Blending tradition with modernity, it's an authentic destination for those seeking a glimpse of daily German life off the main tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
112,970
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.18°, 7.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,208
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
75
English
68
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
113 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
20
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
30 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 29 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 77/100.
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