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
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 79/100.