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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
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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 50 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 70/100.
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