Vlotho
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Vlotho is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, set along the Weser River and surrounded by scenic countryside. Renowned for its historical architecture and laid-back pace, it offers visitors an authentic slice of rural Germany with friendly locals and a welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
18,403
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.17°, 8.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,889
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
75
English
67
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
207 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFE
Distance
31 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 8 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 68/100.