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Lens
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Lens is a serene Alpine town set in the heart of Switzerland's Valais region, known for its picture-perfect scenery, welcoming community, and easy access to world-class outdoor activities. With a blend of tradition and modern amenities, Lens offers a peaceful retreat and is a gateway to the prestigious Crans-Montana resort area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
4,198
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.28°, 7.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,123
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
86
English
62
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1176 mm
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
316 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.
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