Hergiswil
City in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Hergiswil is a picturesque Swiss lakeside village set between the slopes of Mount Pilatus and the sparkling waters of Lake Lucerne. Known for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition, it offers tranquil natural beauty, charming neighborhoods, and easy access to the Luzern region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Nidwalden
Population
5,863
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.98°, 8.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
97
Female Safety
96
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,313
Local Cost
$2,230
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
90
English
74
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
234 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
7 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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.