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Stans
City in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Stans is a picturesque Swiss town set at the base of the Stanserhorn mountain, blending centuries-old heritage with stunning alpine landscapes. The town boasts a welcoming atmosphere, medieval architecture, and easy proximity to outdoor adventures on Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Nidwalden
Population
8,171
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.96°, 8.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,065
Local Cost
$2,110
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
92
English
75
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
362 Mbps
Upload
264 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
379.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
3 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 9 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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