Schwarzenberg
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Schwarzenberg is a picturesque town in the Ore Mountains of Saxony, Germany, renowned for its charming Old Town, castle, and scenic landscapes. Traditions, timber-frame architecture, and close ties to nature make it an inviting destination for families and explorers. The city offers relaxed living and authentic Saxon culture amidst forested hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
15,740
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.54°, 12.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,737
Local Cost
$852
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
70
English
57
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
46 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
65 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
70
Walk Score
70
Footways
139.0
Airport
KLV
Distance
39 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.