Rösrath
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Rösrath is a charming small city located on the outskirts of Cologne, known for its lush greenery and proximity to the Königsforst nature reserve. It's an attractive destination for those seeking tranquility, outdoor activities, and an authentic slice of German small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
29,206
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.90°, 7.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,013
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
86
English
77
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CGN
Distance
4 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 22 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 67/100.