Walenstadt
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Walenstadt is a picturesque lakeside town set between mountains and the serene Lake Walen in the canton of St. Gallen. Known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, the town offers both outdoor adventures and charming Swiss culture. Its compact size makes it perfect for relaxed exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
5,679
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.12°, 9.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,415
Local Cost
$1,920
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
96
English
76
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
182 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
255.0
Airport
HOH
Distance
41 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.