Silenen
City in Uri, Switzerland
Overview
Silenen is a serene village in the canton of Uri, Switzerland, set in the Reuss Valley and surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery. Its small population and authentic charm make it a peaceful base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore untouched natural beauty. Silenen provides an idyllic glimpse into traditional Swiss rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Uri
Population
1,949
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.79°, 8.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,130
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
80
English
65
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
BXO
Distance
29 km
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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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.