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Scharfenstein
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Scharfenstein is a quaint village set in the Erzgebirge region of Saxony, famous for its medieval castle and lush natural surroundings. With a population of just over 1,000, it offers a quiet retreat ideal for history lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
1,085
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.70°, 13.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,235
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-25.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
723 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
AOC
Distance
49 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 2 tests. 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 60/100.
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