Buochs
City in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Buochs is a serene Swiss lakeside town set against the backdrop of mountains and Lake Lucerne. Renowned for its picturesque beauty, friendly community, and easy access to outdoor activities, Buochs offers visitors both relaxation and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Nidwalden
Population
5,312
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.97°, 8.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
98
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,210
Local Cost
$2,200
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
89
English
80
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
147 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
105.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
2 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.