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Horw
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Horw is a picturesque lakeside town located just southwest of Lucerne, offering stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss Alps. With a relaxed vibe, modern amenities, and easy access to both urban and natural attractions, Horw combines small-town charm with Swiss quality of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
14,243
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.02°, 8.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
96
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,025
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$5,000
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
263 Mbps
Upload
144 Mbps
Latency
171 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1087.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
8 km
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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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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