Kaltenkirchen

City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Overview

Kaltenkirchen is a small yet dynamic town in Schleswig-Holstein, located just north of Hamburg. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, it combines modern conveniences with a relaxed, local feel and boasts the beloved HolstenTherme spa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
23,478
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.83°, 9.96°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,123
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
80
English
63
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-17.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
767 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAM
Distance
22 km

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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 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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.