Matten
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Matten is a picturesque Swiss village located just south of Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, well-loved for its alpine scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Blending traditional charm with easy access to world-famous sites, it caters especially to families, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. The village offers a quiet alternative to its busy neighbors while remaining near major attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
3,676
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.68°, 7.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,715
Local Cost
$2,030
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
88
English
70
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
205 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
20
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
210.0
Airport
BRN
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.