Oberurnen

City in Glarus, Switzerland

Overview

Oberurnen is a quaint Swiss village set in the canton of Glarus. With its charming streets, alpine views, and friendly atmosphere, it offers a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to experience authentic Swiss rural life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Glarus
Population
1,870
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.11°, 9.06°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,825
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
English
75
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
153 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
4
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
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Distance
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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.