Rietschen
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Rietschen is a small, picturesque town in Saxony known for its lush landscapes, traditional Saxon and Sorbian culture, and a welcoming local community. Surrounded by forests and ponds, it's an excellent escape for nature lovers and those seeking authentic rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
2,476
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.40°, 14.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,335
Local Cost
$782
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-25.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
661 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 3 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.