Merzhausen
City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Merzhausen is a quaint and leafy town at the edge of the Black Forest, just south of Freiburg. With its peaceful neighborhoods, family-friendly ambiance, and proximity to nature, it's a popular base for those seeking both relaxation and adventure in Baden-Württemberg.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
5,644
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.97°, 7.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,407
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
70
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
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
2
Parks
17
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
CMR
Distance
39 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.
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.