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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 145 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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