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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
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$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
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 36 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 80/100.
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