Scărişoara
City in Alba, Romania
Overview
Scărişoara is a picturesque mountain village in the Alba region of Romania, famous for the spectacular Scărişoara Ice Cave. With its rustic charm, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming community, it offers a genuine glimpse into rural Transylvania.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Alba
Population
629
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.47°, 22.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$752
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
715 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.