Westensee
City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Overview
Westensee is a peaceful village set on the shores of its namesake lake in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Known for its natural beauty, wildlife areas, and laid-back pace, it's beloved by nature enthusiasts and those seeking a rural retreat.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Schleswig-Holstein
Population
1,545
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
54.27°, 9.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,592
Local Cost
$1,005
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
76
English
63
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
KEL
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 79/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.