Roetgen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Roetgen is a peaceful village set on the edge of Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its picturesque scenery and a strong sense of community. With quaint homes, traditional bakeries, and proximity to hiking trails, it provides an authentic small-town German experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
8,765
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.65°, 6.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,950
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
75
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
921 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
63.0
Airport
AAH
Distance
19 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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 63/100.