Gerolstein

City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Overview

Gerolstein is a charming town set in the heart of the Vulkaneifel region, famous for its mineral springs and scenic volcanic landscapes. It offers a blend of medieval history and natural beauty, making it ideal for both outdoor and cultural enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
7,860
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.22°, 6.66°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,780
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
761 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
83
Walk Score
83
Footways
165.0
Airport
SPM
Distance
27 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.