Pretzsch

City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Overview

Pretzsch is a picturesque small town on the banks of the Elbe River in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, known for its rich history and tranquil rural atmosphere. Highlights include the stately Pretzsch Castle and vast meadows perfect for relaxation or nature walks. Ideal for travelers seeking peace, authenticity, and a gateway to the Elbe Cycle Route.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
167
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.71°, 12.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,275
Local Cost
$740
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
40
English
45
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
619 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.