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Melchnau
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Melchnau is a picturesque Swiss village set in the canton of Bern, characterized by rolling farmland, historic architecture, and tranquil living. With a tight-knit community of around 1,500 residents, Melchnau offers an authentic rural Swiss experience, far from busy city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
1,517
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.18°, 7.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,806
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
90
English
78
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1361 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
EML
Distance
36 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.
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 70/100.
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