Kirchzarten

City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Kirchzarten is a picturesque town set at the edge of the Black Forest, blending historic charm with natural beauty. Its small-town atmosphere, scenic landscapes, and proximity to Freiburg make it an excellent base for exploring southwestern Germany.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Germany

Land

Baden-Württemberg

Population

10,326

Time Zone

Europe/Berlin

Coordinates

47.97°, 7.95°

Key Metrics

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Monthly Cost · estimate

$1,958

Local Cost

$1,310

Local Income

$2,600

Cashless

English

Temperature

7.8°C

Summer Avg

16.4°C

Winter Avg

-1.0°C

Record High

36.2°C

Record Low

-23.9°C

Humidity

86%

Precipitation

1258 mm

Internet Speed

67 Mbps

Upload

30 Mbps

Latency

18 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

100

Walk Score

100

Footways

201.0

Airport

LHA

Distance

45 km

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Burg Burg is mostly residential with a mix of traditional houses and newer apartment blocks. Local shops and small businesses line the main street.Kirchzarten (Kernort) Kirchzarten (Kernort) is a quiet town center surrounded by residential streets and small businesses. The area attracts families and commuters working in Freiburg.Sägeplatz Sägeplatz is a mixed-use area with residential buildings, small local shops, and some light industry. Commuter traffic is steady, especially during weekday mornings and evenings.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

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 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-27.

Estimates and unverified origins

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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.