Engelberg
City in Obwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Engelberg is a picturesque alpine village set in the Swiss Alps, renowned for its world-class skiing, stunning mountain scenery, and the historic Benedictine monastery. The village offers a warm welcome year-round, blending outdoor adventures with Swiss hospitality for both families and solo travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Obwalden
Population
4,194
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.82°, 8.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,888
Local Cost
$2,110
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
English
65
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
112 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
17 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.