Hohnstein
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Hohnstein is a small, charming town perched above the scenic valleys of Saxon Switzerland in eastern Germany. Renowned for its impressive castle and proximity to stunning hiking trails, it is a gateway to some of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
3,183
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.98°, 14.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,580
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
-27.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
735 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
DRS
Distance
30 km
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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.
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.