Kretzschau
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Kretzschau is a charming rural town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with a relaxed pace of life and picturesque countryside surroundings. Its historic buildings, community spirit, and proximity to Kretzschauer See make it an inviting destination for nature lovers and those seeking authentic village experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
2,365
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.05°, 12.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,265
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
645 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
AOC
Distance
32 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 65/100.