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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
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 69/100.
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