Sursee
City in Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Sursee is a picturesque town set on the shores of Lake Sempach in the heart of Switzerland. Known for its well-preserved medieval center, scenic lakeside promenades, and lively local culture, Sursee offers a relaxed atmosphere and authentic Swiss charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Lucerne
Population
10,810
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.17°, 8.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,020
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
93
English
68
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
499 Mbps
Upload
208 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
8
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
765.0
Airport
EML
Distance
17 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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.