Schmallenberg
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Schmallenberg is a picturesque town set in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its charming architecture and surrounding nature. The city offers a blend of historic ambiance, wellness retreats, and outdoor activities, making it a serene destination for all types of travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
24,970
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.15°, 8.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,672
Local Cost
$950
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.