Schwanden
City in Glarus, Switzerland
Overview
Schwanden is a small, scenic village set in the Linth valley of the Glarus region, surrounded by impressive mountain landscapes and close to beautiful lakes. Its calm pace, proximity to natural attractions, and traditional Swiss charm make it an ideal base for exploring the Glarus Alps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Glarus
Population
2,541
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.00°, 9.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,285
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
80
English
65
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
222 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
97.0
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.