Schönau
City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Schönau is a quaint town set on the edge of the Odenwald forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With a tight-knit community of just under 2000 people, it embodies traditional German village life and natural beauty, making it perfect for those seeking tranquility and authenticity. The town is known for its historic Old Town, lush surroundings, and easy access to hiking and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
1,950
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.44°, 8.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,178
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
73 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
MHG
Distance
22 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.