Königsee
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Königsee is a charming small town in Thuringia, Germany, known for its picturesque streets, traditional architecture, and proximity to lush forested hills. With a welcoming atmosphere, Königsee is ideal for those seeking authentic rural German culture away from major tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
5,666
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.66°, 11.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,508
Local Cost
$885
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
737 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
ERF
Distance
37 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 44 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 72/100.