Cham
City in Zug, Switzerland
Overview
Cham, set along the shores of Lake Zug in central Switzerland, is a picturesque town known for its charming old center, idyllic lakeside views, and easygoing Swiss lifestyle. With a mix of modern comforts and traditional architecture, Cham offers a peaceful retreat just a short distance from Zurich and Zug.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zug
Population
17,060
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.18°, 8.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,760
Local Cost
$2,540
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
95
English
83
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
178 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
4
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EML
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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Source-backed data
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 - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.