Roßlau

City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Overview

Roßlau is a small riverside town merged with Dessau, offering peaceful living and scenic views along the Elbe. The town features historic architecture, local cafes, and easy access to nature, making it ideal for quiet getaways. It is a practical base for exploring the greater Dessau-Roßlau region and the UNESCO gardens nearby.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.89°, 12.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,582
Local Cost
$807
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
55
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
610 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
Airport
KOQ
Distance
27 km

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 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 67/100.