Goms District

City in Valais, Switzerland

Overview

Goms District is a scenic region in the Swiss Alps, famous for pristine landscapes, charming villages, and access to world-class hiking and skiing. Its small population ensures a tranquil visit featuring authentic Alpine culture and outdoor recreation year-round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
4,377
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.46°, 8.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,918
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
83
English
65
Temperature
2.0°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1379 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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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: 79/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.