Zwingen
City in Basel-Land, Switzerland
Overview
Zwingen is a picturesque small town set in the Basel-Land region, known for its tranquil landscapes, historic sites, and easy access to nature. Its compact size, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to Basel make it an attractive base for exploring rural Switzerland while enjoying local comforts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Basel-Land
Population
2,399
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.44°, 7.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,608
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
90
English
80
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1061 mm
Internet Speed
421 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
18 km
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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 2026-03-22.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.