Wachtendonk
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Wachtendonk is a picturesque small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, renowned for its medieval charm, scenic riverbanks, and tranquil village atmosphere. Its well-preserved Old Town and proximity to nature make it perfect for relaxed exploration and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
8,292
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.41°, 6.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,963
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
English
72
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
157 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
MGL
Distance
23 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.