Wurzen
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Wurzen is a picturesque small town in Saxony, Germany, known for its rich medieval history, charming old town, and scenic Mulde River. The city blends traditional German architecture with peaceful, family-friendly neighborhoods and a laid-back atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
16,715
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.37°, 12.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,394
Local Cost
$855
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
65
English
50
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
139 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
9
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
354.0
Airport
LEJ
Distance
35 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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 67/100.