Baar

City in Zug, Switzerland

Overview

Baar, situated in the canton of Zug, is a picturesque Swiss town balancing urban convenience and rural charm. Known for its quality of life, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to Lake Aegeri and the scenic Zug region, Baar appeals to families, commuters, and nature lovers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zug
Population
24,464
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.20°, 8.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,965
Local Cost
$2,450
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
90
English
75
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
331 Mbps
Upload
235 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
1
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EML
Distance
21 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 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 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.

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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.