Schlangen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Schlangen is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, set between the sprawling Teutoburg Forest and the historic spa towns of the region. With a close-knit community, scenic green spaces, and a relaxed pace of life, it offers a genuine experience of German provincial living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
9,391
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.81°, 8.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,837
Local Cost
$1,073
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
88
Walk Score
88
Footways
176.0
Airport
PAD
Distance
27 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 9 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 55/100.