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Hérens District

City in Valais, Switzerland

Overview

Hérens District lies in the heart of the Valais region, surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery, traditional villages, and a strong sense of Swiss heritage. The district attracts visitors year-round with its hiking, skiing, and cultural festivals. Its slow pace and pristine landscapes make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking an authentic mountain experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
10,953
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.19°, 7.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,720
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
85
English
67
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
9.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.5°C
Record High
22.7°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
946 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
8 km

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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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