Saarbrücken
City in Saarland, Germany
Overview
Saarbrücken, the capital of Germany's Saarland region, sits on the French border and blends a relaxed cosmopolitan vibe with rich Baroque history. Famous for lively squares, green parks, and student culture, it offers easy access to both German and French experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saarland
Population
183,509
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.23°, 7.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,305
Local Cost
$1,175
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
761 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
200
Coworking
5
Cafes
72
Nightlife
68
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCN
Distance
7 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 23 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 90/100.