Wachau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Wachau is a peaceful Saxon village northeast of Dresden, blending traditional German countryside charm and easy access to nature. Its small size makes it ideal for relaxation, local experiences, and scenic excursions nearby. Known for its green surroundings and authentic local character, it offers a low-key retreat not far from urban attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
4,330
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.16°, 13.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,768
Local Cost
$992
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
61
English
52
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-25.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
716 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
DRS
Distance
10 km
Explore
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 2025-12-07.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.