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Varen
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Varen is a picturesque Swiss village in the heart of Valais, renowned for its vineyards, historic charm, and panoramic Alpine views. This tranquil community offers a truly authentic experience of Swiss rural life, making it a perfect base for wine lovers and hikers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
642
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.32°, 7.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,560
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$3,850
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
34 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
24 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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 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 80/100.
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