Machern
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Machern is a charming small town in Saxony, Germany renowned for its scenic castle, lush parks, and friendly local community. Surrounded by tranquil farmland, the town blends heritage architecture and peaceful rural life just east of Leipzig.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
6,756
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.37°, 12.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,675
Local Cost
$1,046
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
619 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
LEJ
Distance
28 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.