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Olten

City in Solothurn, Switzerland

Overview

Olten is a picturesque Swiss city located along the Aare River, known for its accessible rail connections and charming old town. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, blending historic allure with modern conveniences. The city is a popular base for exploring both urban and natural attractions in central Switzerland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Solothurn
Population
18,362
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.35°, 7.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,885
Local Cost
$2,005
Local Income
$4,400
Cashless
95
English
75
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1164 mm
Internet Speed
170 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
21
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
40 km

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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 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

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 82/100.

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