Straelen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Straelen is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, renowned for its lively flower industry, historic core, and proximity to the Dutch border. The city offers a relaxed pace of life, scenic countryside, and a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
16,544
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.44°, 6.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
81
English
64
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
790 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
NRN
Distance
20 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 40 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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.