Höchenschwand
City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Höchenschwand is a picturesque spa village perched high in Germany's Black Forest, renowned for its fresh mountain air and panoramic vistas. The town is ideal for relaxation, wellness, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering charming architecture and easy access to nature. Tranquil yet welcoming, it's perfect for a serene getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
2,786
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.73°, 8.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,730
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
68
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1164 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
42 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 17 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 87/100.