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Avenches
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Avenches is a picturesque Swiss town renowned for its remarkable Roman heritage, set in the Vaud region. Visitors enjoy its blend of ancient sites, tranquil landscapes, and lively local culture. The city offers a unique combination of historical exploration and relaxing Swiss charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
4,292
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.88°, 7.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,816
Local Cost
$1,800
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
85
English
65
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1152 mm
Internet Speed
336 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
241.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
10 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 9 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 82/100.
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