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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
97
Female Safety
96
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$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
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 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 77/100.
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