Gersau
City in Schwyz, Switzerland
Overview
Gersau is a picturesque village on the shores of Lake Lucerne, renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning alpine scenery. Despite its small population, the town offers charming historical sites and easy access to outdoor activities, making it a perfect getaway for relaxation and nature exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
2,319
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.99°, 8.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,425
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
87
English
78
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
512 Mbps
Upload
316 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.