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Calw

City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Calw is a picturesque town in the Black Forest region, known for its medieval architecture, scenic landscapes, and literary heritage as the birthplace of author Hermann Hesse. Visitors enjoy strolling through the historic Altstadt, exploring lush parks, and discovering ancient sites. Its laid-back vibe makes it perfect for both cultural discovery and nature excursions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
24,448
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.71°, 8.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,978
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
-22.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
941 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
10
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STR
Distance
35 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 10 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.

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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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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