Buchrain
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Buchrain is a small, peaceful suburb located just east of the city of Lucerne, set in Switzerland's picturesque canton of Lucerne. Known for its quiet residential vibe, proximity to stunning countryside, and tight-knit community, it provides a pleasant base for those seeking tranquility within reach of urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
6,235
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.10°, 8.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,517
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
95
English
80
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1361 mm
Internet Speed
462 Mbps
Upload
138 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
553.0
Airport
EML
Distance
3 km
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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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.