Rapperswil
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Rapperswil, known as the 'Town of Roses,' is a charming lakeside city on Lake Zürich, renowned for its medieval castle, old-world charm, and lively florals. With scenic views, historic sites, and a relaxed atmosphere, it's a favorite Swiss getaway for locals and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
2,617
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.23°, 8.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,140
Local Cost
$2,120
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
94
English
80
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
443 Mbps
Upload
202 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
13
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1210.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
33 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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.