Steinen
City in Schwyz, Switzerland
Overview
Steinen is a picturesque village in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, with a blend of traditional Swiss charm and easy access to nature. Its proximity to Lake Lauerz and scenic mountain views make it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil getaway. The town has a friendly, close-knit community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
3,417
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.05°, 8.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,385
Local Cost
$2,110
Local Income
$4,950
Cashless
92
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
218 Mbps
Upload
55 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
86.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
18 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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.