Hachenburg
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Hachenburg is a picturesque small town set in the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its medieval old town, baroque castle, and lively local atmosphere offer an authentic slice of German country life. Visitors enjoy a blend of history, nature and small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
6,236
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.66°, 7.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
784 mm
Internet Speed
201 Mbps
Upload
171 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
448.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
19 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 2026-03-22.
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 75/100.