Königstein
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Königstein is a picturesque small town set along the Elbe River in Saxony, renowned for its imposing hilltop fortress and proximity to the stunning landscapes of Saxon Switzerland National Park. With a population of just over 2,000, it offers a peaceful retreat, charming architecture, and easy access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
2,141
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.92°, 14.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,530
Local Cost
$962
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
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
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
137.0
Airport
DRS
Distance
32 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 2025-12-08.
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 73/100.