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Gland

City in Vaud, Switzerland

Overview

Set between Lausanne and Geneva, Gland is a peaceful Swiss town known for its lake views, green spaces, and easy commuter access. It offers a blend of local charm and modern amenities, making it popular with families and professionals seeking tranquility near the Swiss Riviera. Despite its modest size, Gland boasts excellent infrastructure, parks, and proximity to Lake Geneva.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
13,106
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.42°, 6.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,500
Local Cost
$2,320
Local Income
$5,000
Cashless
93
English
82
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
213 Mbps
Upload
164 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
252.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
24 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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