Saanen

City in Bern, Switzerland

Overview

Saanen, set in the Bernese Oberland near Gstaad, is a scenic Swiss village known for its wooden chalets, Alpine meadows, and rich traditions. It offers cozy village charm and access to world-class skiing, hiking, and luxury leisure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
6,817
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.49°, 7.26°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,585
Local Cost
$2,220
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
422 Mbps
Upload
143 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
30 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.