Flüelen

City in Uri, Switzerland

Overview

Flüelen is a picturesque Swiss town set on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne and framed by alpine scenery. With a historical village core, easy access to hiking trails, and strong transport links, it makes a peaceful base for exploring central Switzerland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Uri
Population
1,972
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.90°, 8.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,695
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
85
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
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
54
Walk Score
54
Footways
108.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
19 km

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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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.