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Begnins
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Begnins is a charming village set in the Vaud region of Switzerland, surrounded by rolling vineyards and the Jura foothills. It's known for its tranquil pace, scenic beauty, and close-knit community, making it an excellent base for exploring Swiss wine country and enjoying rural Swiss life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
1,950
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.44°, 6.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,875
Local Cost
$2,500
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
75
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1166 mm
Internet Speed
267 Mbps
Upload
181 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
25 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 7 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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