Kerns
City in Obwalden, Switzerland
Overview
Kerns is a charming Swiss village located in the canton of Obwalden, set amidst the Alps and famed for its natural beauty and traditional Swiss culture. With a population of just over 6,000, it offers a tranquil escape, friendly locals, and easy access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Obwalden
Population
6,332
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.90°, 8.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,050
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
85
English
70
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
190 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
71.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
12 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.