Beatenberg
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Beatenberg is a picturesque Swiss village perched above Lake Thun, renowned for its breathtaking Alpine views and serene natural setting. With a population of just under 1,200, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the bustle of larger tourist centers like Interlaken. The village is perfect for hiking, relaxation, and immersing oneself in local Swiss mountain culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
1,196
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.70°, 7.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
91
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,425
Local Cost
$2,120
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
87
English
75
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1176 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
BRN
Distance
33 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: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.