Altdorf
City in Uri, Switzerland
Overview
Altdorf, the quaint capital of the canton of Uri, is set at the foot of the Swiss Alps and famed as the legendary home of William Tell. The city blends historical charm with spectacular mountain scenery, making it a lively base for exploring central Switzerland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Uri
Population
9,401
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.88°, 8.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,025
Local Cost
$2,040
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
93
English
70
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
230 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
1
Cafes
12
Nightlife
8
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
410.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
22 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.