Lugau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Lugau is a small, welcoming town in Saxony, Germany, known for its relaxed atmosphere and proximity to lush woodland. Its charm lies in local markets, traditional bakeries, and easy access to the Erzgebirge region, making it ideal for a quiet rural getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
7,771
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.74°, 12.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,546
Local Cost
$889
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
68
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-25.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
755 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
319.0
Airport
AOC
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. 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 70/100.