Birkenfeld
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Birkenfeld is a picturesque small town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, known for its historic charm, proximity to nature, and welcoming community. Visitors will find traditional German architecture, friendly locals, and peaceful surroundings ideal for relaxation or outdoor exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
2,207
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.65°, 7.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,590
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
819 mm
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
54
Walk Score
54
Footways
108.0
Airport
HHN
Distance
33 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 2025-12-08.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.