Sarnen

City in Obwalden, Switzerland

Overview

Sarnen is a scenic Swiss town set between Lake Sarnen and the Alpine foothills, known for its idyllic landscapes and friendly local atmosphere. With its lakeside setting, historic old town, and great access to nature, Sarnen is perfect for travelers seeking relaxation and Swiss authenticity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Obwalden
Population
10,514
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.90°, 8.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,870
Local Cost
$1,920
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
95
English
85
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
116 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
242.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
14 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.