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Salgesch
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Salgesch is a picturesque Swiss village in Valais, celebrated for its award-winning vineyards and idyllic location between the Alps and the Rhône Valley. With its mix of historic architecture and scenic walking trails, Salgesch offers a peaceful retreat and authentic Swiss charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
1,547
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.31°, 7.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,527
Local Cost
$1,720
Local Income
$4,850
Cashless
80
English
65
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
8 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
21 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.
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