Schwerte
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Schwerte is a charming riverside city in North Rhine-Westphalia, located on the edge of the Ruhr Valley and known for its medieval old town, scenic parks, and lively community life. With its mix of history, green landscapes, and practical transport connections, Schwerte offers a relaxed yet culturally rich experience for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
46,571
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.44°, 7.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
9 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 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.