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Meiringen
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Meiringen is a picturesque Swiss alpine town set in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, renowned for its dramatic landscapes, the Reichenbach Falls, and its connection to Sherlock Holmes. With a blend of rich history, charming architecture, and outdoor adventures, it's a favorite base for exploring the Alps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
4,622
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.73°, 8.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,890
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
85
English
75
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
82 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
74.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
32 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 32 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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