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Kriens
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Kriens is a charming town at the foot of Mount Pilatus in central Switzerland, blending local Swiss traditions with easy access to the cultural attractions of Lucerne. With picturesque neighborhoods, excellent public transport, and stunning alpine views, it's an ideal base for nature lovers and city explorers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
27,441
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.03°, 8.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,469
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
92
English
82
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
486 Mbps
Upload
433 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EML
Distance
7 km
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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 39 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 2025-12-05.
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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