Pforzheim
City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Pforzheim, located at the northern edge of the Black Forest, is known as Germany's 'Goldstadt' thanks to its historic jewelry and watchmaking industry. With its blend of culture, green spaces, and convenient transport links, it's a relaxed gateway into nature with an urban touch. The city offers a balanced mix of historic sites and modern conveniences, ideal for visitors seeking authentic local flavor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
119,313
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.88°, 8.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
79
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,238
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
83
English
67
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
849 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
91
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
38
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STR
Distance
44 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 28 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 86/100.