Merzalben
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Merzalben is a picturesque village set in the Palatinate Forest of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Known for its lush woodlands and the stunning Burg Gräfenstein castle, the town offers a peaceful rural setting and a welcoming local community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
1,188
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.24°, 7.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,510
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
749 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
RMS
Distance
24 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 2025-12-08.
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.