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Bönigen
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Bönigen is a charming lakeside village set on the shore of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. The town is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery, alpine architecture, and serene atmosphere, making it perfect for tranquil getaways. Though small, Bönigen provides easy access to outdoor adventures and neighboring attractions in Interlaken.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
2,535
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.69°, 7.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,960
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
90
English
77
Temperature
2.0°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1379 mm
Internet Speed
265 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
BRN
Distance
39 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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