Kulmbach
City in Bavaria, Germany
Overview
Kulmbach is a picturesque town in Bavaria renowned for its historic old town, impressive Plassenburg Castle, and deep-rooted brewing tradition. With its blend of medieval charm and lively local life, it offers a warm welcome to visitors seeking authentic Franconian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Bavaria
Population
26,052
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.10°, 11.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,888
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
68
English
62
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BYU
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 26 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.
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 73/100.