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Bilten

City in Glarus, Switzerland

Overview

Bilten is a tranquil village set in the Swiss canton of Glarus, surrounded by lush nature and beautiful mountains. With its friendly community, historic center, and proximity to hiking trails, Bilten offers an authentic Swiss small-town experience away from the tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Glarus
Population
2,011
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.15°, 9.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,195
Local Cost
$2,030
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
85
English
65
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
369 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
50 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 76/100.

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