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 · estimate
97
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.