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
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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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 10 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.
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 70/100.