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Rorschach
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Rorschach, located on the southern shore of Lake Constance in the canton of St. Gallen, is a charming lakeside town with a rich history and a scenic atmosphere. Known for its relaxed pace, beautiful waterfront, and access to regional attractions, Rorschach offers visitors a taste of Swiss coastal life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
9,439
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.48°, 9.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,920
Local Cost
$1,890
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
English
82
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1398 mm
Internet Speed
374 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
18
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1417.0
Airport
ACH
Distance
5 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 52 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 86/100.
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