Altendorf
City in Schwyz, Switzerland
Overview
Altendorf is a small Swiss municipality on the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, known for its picturesque setting between the lake and the Alps. The town blends tranquil lakeside living with traditional Swiss charm, making it ideal for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
7,081
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.19°, 8.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,700
Local Cost
$2,490
Local Income
$5,250
Cashless
90
English
65
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
1
Cafes
8
Nightlife
6
Parks
1
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
116.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
37 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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.