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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
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 31 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 80/100.

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