Zwenkau
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Zwenkau is a picturesque small town in Saxony, Germany, just south of Leipzig. The city blends a rich industrial heritage with lakeside recreation, offering relaxed living and access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
9,479
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.22°, 12.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,445
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
670 mm
Internet Speed
175 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
248.0
Airport
LEJ
Distance
23 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.