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Kiel

City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Overview

Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, is a lively port city on Germany's Baltic coast, renowned for its maritime heritage, expansive waterfronts, and lively student population. The city offers a blend of history, modern amenities, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Germany

Land

Schleswig-Holstein

Population

248,873

Time Zone

Europe/Berlin

Coordinates

54.32°, 10.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,215

Local Cost

$1,270

Local Income

$2,700

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.1°C

Summer Avg

16.9°C

Winter Avg

1.8°C

Record High

28.8°C

Record Low

-12.0°C

Humidity

87%

Precipitation

757 mm

Internet Speed

27 Mbps

Upload

19 Mbps

Latency

13 ms

City Vibrancy

191

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

KEL

Distance

7 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

39 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Alter Markt Alter Markt is the historic central square in Cologne, surrounded by pubs and old municipal buildings. Events and markets are often held here, drawing locals and visitors alike.Altstadt Altstadt is Düsseldorf's historic city center, known for narrow streets filled with bars and restaurants. The area is densely built and heavily trafficked, especially at night on weekends.Anna-Pogwisch-Platz Anna-Pogwisch-Platz is a residential area with local shops and easy access to public transit. Streets are mostly quiet, with modest apartment blocks throughout.

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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 38 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 39 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 87/100.

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