Emmetten
City in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Emmetten is a picturesque village in Nidwalden, Switzerland, renowned for dramatic Alpine scenery and access to both Lake Lucerne and the Niederbauen mountain. This tranquil destination offers outdoor enthusiasts easy access to hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, all in a charming, small-village setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Nidwalden
Population
1,541
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.96°, 8.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,488
Local Cost
$2,050
Local Income
$4,900
Cashless
90
English
78
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
75 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.