Giswil

City in Obwalden, Switzerland

Overview

Giswil is a picturesque village set in the Obwalden region of central Switzerland, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Known for its serene landscapes, outdoor activities, and traditional Swiss charm, Giswil is an ideal base for exploring the Alpine countryside.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Obwalden
Population
3,676
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.83°, 8.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,670
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
English
80
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
23 km

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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.