Schwarzenbach an der Saale
City in Bavaria, Germany
Overview
Schwarzenbach an der Saale is a small Bavarian town set on the banks of the Saale River. Known for its peaceful setting, historic architecture, and easy access to nature, it offers visitors a relaxing, authentic German experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Bavaria
Population
6,878
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.22°, 11.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,879
Local Cost
$1,048
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
753 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
117.0
Airport
HOQ
Distance
9 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 2 tests. 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 80/100.