Altenkirchen
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Altenkirchen is a charming small town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, known for its peaceful ambiance, historic center, and lush surroundings. With fewer than 1,000 residents, it offers authentic small-town German life while being a gateway to scenic countryside and timber-framed villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
921
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.69°, 7.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,583
Local Cost
$968
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
785 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
55 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
110.0
Airport
SGE
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 2026-03-23.
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 49 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 57/100.