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Näfels
City in Glarus, Switzerland
Overview
Näfels is a tranquil town in the canton of Glarus, set at the base of dramatic Alpine scenery. Its rich history, charming streets, and close-knit community offer visitors a genuine taste of Swiss village life, away from the busy tourist trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Glarus
Population
3,978
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.10°, 9.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,830
Local Cost
$1,930
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
90
English
70
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
13.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1427 mm
Internet Speed
242 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
71
Walk Score
71
Footways
141.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 13 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 70/100.
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