Zittau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Zittau is a charming town in Saxony, Germany, set at the foot of the Zittau Mountains near the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic. It boasts a well-preserved Old Town, picturesque squares, and access to stunning natural parks. The city is known for its unique blend of German, Polish, and Czech influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
24,710
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.90°, 14.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,455
Local Cost
$845
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-27.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
1
Cafes
13
Nightlife
8
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HRA
Distance
42 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 6 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 2025-12-05.
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 73/100.