Schalkau
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Schalkau is a charming small town in Thuringia, Germany, known for its traditional architecture, surrounding forests, and a peaceful rural atmosphere. Visitors will enjoy its slower pace of life and easy access to the Thuringian countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
3,199
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.40°, 11.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,475
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
40
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
28 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
30.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.