Weesen
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Weesen is a tranquil Swiss lakeside town set between the Walensee and forested hills, offering breathtaking views and an authentic small-town atmosphere. It is known for its beautiful waterfront, historic old town, and easy access to outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, and boating. The town provides an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, nature, and a slower pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
1,723
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.13°, 9.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,745
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
85
English
73
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
313 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
88
Walk Score
88
Footways
176.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.