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Balsthal
City in Solothurn, Switzerland
Overview
Balsthal is a picturesque small town set in the Thal Nature Park, surrounded by dramatic Jura Mountains and lush forests. Known for its medieval castle and charming old town, Balsthal offers a tranquil Swiss experience with easy access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Solothurn
Population
6,117
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.32°, 7.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,365
Local Cost
$1,750
Local Income
$4,050
Cashless
92
English
72
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1061 mm
Internet Speed
378 Mbps
Upload
408 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
68
Walk Score
68
Footways
135.0
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
34 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 14 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 73/100.
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