Chardonne

City in Vaud, Switzerland

Overview

Chardonne is a tranquil wine-growing village set above Lake Geneva in the Vaud canton, celebrated for its scenic vineyard slopes and friendly community. The town offers stunning views, leisurely walks, and access to world-class Swiss hospitality in a serene environment. It's a perfect base for wine enthusiasts, hikers, and travelers seeking quiet rural charm with a touch of luxury.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
2,944
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.48°, 6.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,223
Local Cost
$2,360
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
85
English
65
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-26.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1174 mm
Internet Speed
620 Mbps
Upload
218 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
8
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
255.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
41 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.