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Wangen
City in Solothurn, Switzerland
Overview
Wangen is a tranquil Swiss town set in the canton of Solothurn, known for its idyllic countryside, friendly community, and convenient transport connections. With just over 5,000 residents, it offers a welcoming retreat for visitors seeking a more laid-back experience than larger Swiss cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Solothurn
Population
5,053
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.34°, 7.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,585
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
93
English
72
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
226 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
152.0
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
39 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 7 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 70/100.
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