Herrnhut
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Herrnhut is a small, historic town set in Saxony's rolling landscapes, known as the birthplace of the Moravian Church and the iconic Herrnhut Star. Its picturesque streets, tranquil ambiance, and rich spiritual heritage draw visitors seeking history and rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
5,814
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.02°, 14.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,705
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-27.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
119 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
97.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.