Forchtenberg
City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Forchtenberg is a picturesque small town overlooking the Kocher River, renowned for its charming medieval architecture and tranquil village atmosphere. Blending historic heritage with scenic countryside, it offers a relaxed pace and authentic Swabian hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
5,302
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.29°, 9.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,729
Local Cost
$1,016
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-20.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
765 mm
Internet Speed
122 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
71.0
Airport
GHF
Distance
50 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.