Weißenfels
City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Overview
Weißenfels is a charming town situated along the Saale River in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It boasts a blend of baroque architecture, cultural history, and picturesque parks, making it ideal for visitors looking for a relaxed, authentic German experience. The compact city center and friendly atmosphere are perfect for exploring on foot.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
39,181
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.20°, 11.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,770
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
68
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
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
6
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEJ
Distance
31 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 2 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 64/100.