Völklingen
City in Saarland, Germany
Overview
Völklingen is a mid-sized city in Saarland, Germany, known for its industrial heritage and UNESCO-listed Völklinger Hütte. It offers a blend of historic sites, local culture, and access to scenic natural surrounds. Life is relaxed, with a mix of green spaces and urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saarland
Population
41,632
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.25°, 6.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$963
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
68
English
63
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
127 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
23
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCN
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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.