Amden
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Amden is a picturesque Alpine village in the canton of St. Gallen, known for stunning mountain and lake scenery, outdoor sports, and a relaxed Swiss atmosphere. Its small population adds to its charm, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers and families seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
1,782
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.15°, 9.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,105
Local Cost
$1,960
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
90
English
60
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
13.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1427 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
ACH
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.