Nerchau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Nerchau is a small town in Saxony, Germany, set along the Mulde River. Known for its charming atmosphere and historic roots in the color pigment industry, Nerchau offers a peaceful escape with local German culture and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
4,073
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.27°, 12.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,475
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$1,980
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
Internet Speed
263 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
AOC
Distance
37 km
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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 2 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.