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Kandersteg

City in Bern, Switzerland

Overview

Kandersteg is a picturesque alpine village set in the Bernese Oberland, known for pristine lakes, mountain scenery, and world-class hiking. With a small, welcoming community, it is a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and families.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
1,298
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.49°, 7.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,465
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
85
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
86 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
40 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 80/100.

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