Velen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Velen is a small, welcoming town set in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its lush forests, historic sites, and lively local community. Its peaceful neighborhoods and friendly atmosphere make it ideal for both relaxing getaways and longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
13,381
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.89°, 6.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,955
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
280 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ENS
Distance
43 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 7 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 75/100.