Orscholz
City in Saarland, Germany
Overview
Orscholz is a picturesque village in the Saarland region of Germany, best known for its proximity to the scenic Saarschleife river bend. The town offers a relaxed atmosphere, charming streets, and is surrounded by lush forests ideal for hiking and cycling.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saarland
Population
3,576
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.51°, 6.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,933
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
50
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
770 mm
Internet Speed
224 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
48
Walk Score
48
Footways
95.0
Airport
LUX
Distance
26 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 8 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 78/100.