Halle (Saale)
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Halle (Saale) is a historic city on the river Saale, known for its lively university life, cultural heritage, and beautiful architecture. Its blend of medieval sites and modern living makes it a dynamic yet relaxed destination in eastern Germany.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
242,172
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.48°, 11.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,925
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
78
English
73
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
599 mm
Internet Speed
264 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
170
Coworking
1
Cafes
50
Nightlife
59
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEJ
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 9 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 93/100.