Lachen
City in Schwyz, Switzerland
Overview
Lachen is a picturesque lakeside town in the canton of Schwyz, set on the southern edge of Lake Zurich. Known for its serene waterfront, charming old town, and proximity to outdoor adventures, it offers visitors a peaceful slice of Swiss life just 30 minutes from Zurich.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
8,754
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.19°, 8.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,635
Local Cost
$2,280
Local Income
$5,000
Cashless
90
English
70
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
244 Mbps
Upload
117 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
6
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
199.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
38 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.