Glauchau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Glauchau is a charming town in Saxony, Germany, boasting a mix of medieval architecture, lively local life, and scenic parks. With its relaxed pace, historic castles, and welcoming atmosphere, it offers an authentic taste of East German culture without the crowds of larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
21,807
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.82°, 12.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,533
Local Cost
$868
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
58
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
670 mm
Internet Speed
125 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOC
Distance
18 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 4 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 83/100.