Niederurnen
City in Glarus, Switzerland
Overview
Niederurnen is a picturesque Swiss village set in the canton of Glarus, surrounded by mountains and valleys. With its traditional charm, quiet neighborhoods, and proximity to outdoor activities, it's ideal for those seeking authentic Swiss countryside living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Glarus
Population
3,657
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.13°, 9.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
91
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,700
Local Cost
$1,950
Local Income
$4,950
Cashless
88
English
68
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
319 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
78
Walk Score
78
Footways
155.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.