Freienbach

City in Schwyz, Switzerland

Overview

Freienbach is a picturesque lakeside municipality in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, favored for its blend of rural tranquility and modern living. It sits on the southern shore of Lake Zurich and offers easy access to both stunning natural scenery and cosmopolitan amenities. Its well-developed transport connections make it a popular base for those working in nearby Zurich, while retaining a peaceful, local character.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
16,391
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.21°, 8.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,905
Local Cost
$2,450
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
95
English
85
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
231 Mbps
Upload
237 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
98
Walk Score
98
Footways
196.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
33 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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.