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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
93
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 24 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 72/100.
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