Meggen
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Meggen is an affluent lakeside town set in the Lucerne region, offering breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. With its blend of natural beauty, charming neighborhoods, and close proximity to Lucerne city, Meggen is perfect for tranquil getaways and leisurely exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
7,238
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.05°, 8.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,838
Local Cost
$2,550
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
96
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
149 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
590.0
Airport
EML
Distance
7 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.