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
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 67/100.