Gränichen

City in Aargau, Switzerland

Overview

Gränichen is a charming Swiss village set in the Wyna valley, known for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to nature. Despite its small size, it offers a blend of local culture, outdoor activities, and convenient access to larger cities like Aarau.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Aargau
Population
7,733
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.36°, 8.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,865
Local Cost
$2,100
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
96
English
76
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1164 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
61
Walk Score
61
Footways
121.0
Airport
EML
Distance
33 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.