Bauen
City in Uri, Switzerland
Overview
Bauen is a tiny lakeside village set along the shores of Lake Lucerne in the Swiss canton of Uri. Known for its dramatic mountain backdrops and tranquil ambiance, this charming hamlet delights visitors with scenic vistas, quiet walks, and authentic Swiss rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Uri
Population
206
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.94°, 8.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,293
Local Cost
$1,980
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
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
273 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.