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Freienstein
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Freienstein is a charming Swiss municipality set in the canton of Zürich, known for its serene countryside, historic castle, and friendly community. With a population of just over 1,600, it offers a peaceful retreat from urban bustle with easy access to nature and small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
1,617
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.53°, 8.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,178
Local Cost
$2,140
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
96
English
89
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
290 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
167.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 31 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 65/100.
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