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Beckenried
City in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Beckenried is a picturesque lakeside village in Nidwalden, Switzerland, renowned for its peaceful Swiss charm and outdoor adventures. Set along the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by mountains, it offers a tranquil escape with natural scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Nidwalden
Population
3,742
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.97°, 8.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,990
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
85
English
70
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
584 Mbps
Upload
370 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
6 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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 85/100.
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