Altenburg
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Altenburg, an ancient town in Thuringia, is famous for its historic castle and picturesque old town, blending medieval charm with cozy modern living. With a relaxed pace, inviting cafes, and scenic parks, it's a perfect base for exploring German history and rural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
31,580
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.99°, 12.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,375
Local Cost
$822
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
55
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
37 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
6
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOC
Distance
5 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 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.