Spiez
City in Bern, Switzerland
Overview
Spiez is a picturesque lakeside town in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, famed for its striking castle, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning views of Lake Thun and the Alps. The town offers a blend of outdoor activities, cultural sites, and Swiss charm, making it a favorite gateway to the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Bern
Population
12,812
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.68°, 7.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,175
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
94
English
70
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
363 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
224.0
Airport
BRN
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.