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Sankt Niklaus
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Sankt Niklaus is a charming Alpine village in the Valais region of Switzerland, renowned for its access to mountain adventure, authentic Swiss culture, and a peaceful rural vibe. As a gateway to the Mattertal Valley and Zermatt, it's a true hidden gem for hikers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.18°, 7.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,670
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
87
English
55
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
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 75/100.
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