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Luzern
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Luzern, set by a sparkling lake and surrounded by dramatic mountains, is one of Switzerland's most photogenic and historic cities. The city boasts a medieval Old Town, iconic bridges, and a dynamic cultural scene, all within easy reach of alpine adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.05°, 8.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,625
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
95
English
85
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
97 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
163
Coworking
2
Cafes
60
Nightlife
68
Parks
33
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2040.0
Airport
EML
Distance
5 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 76 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 92/100.
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