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Best regions in Switzerland for vanlife — VanSky ranking

Compare regions by VanSky score and pick your direction

Comparison of 23 regions in Switzerland by VanSky score — where it is most comfortable to travel by campervan today. Temperature, wind, solar output and coastal conditions.

Regions: 23 Updated: 31 May, 15:14 Open-Meteo

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Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Regions of Switzerland

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Canton of Ticino
100
Canton of the Grisons
94
Canton of St. Gallen
93
Canton of Valais
93
Canton of Glarus
91
Canton of Jura
90
Canton of Fribourg
90
Canton of Vaud
88
Canton of Geneva
88
Canton of Obwalden
87
Canton of Aargau
86
Canton of Schaffhausen
86
Canton of Solothurn
86
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
84
Canton of Neuchâtel
84

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Best regions now Best regions this week

  1. 1 Canton of Aargau 86
  2. 2 Canton of Basel-Landschaft 82
  3. 3 Canton of Vaud 88
  4. 4 Canton of Basel-Stadt 82
  5. 5 Canton of Zurich 79

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Canton of the Grisons 94
  2. 2 Canton of Obwalden 87
  3. 3 Canton of Glarus 91
  4. 4 Canton of Neuchâtel 84
  5. 5 Canton of Valais 93

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Switzerland for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Switzerland?
Weather data for all cities in Switzerland is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇨🇭 Switzerland — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$2.71 /l

CHF2.12 · €2.33/l

123 of 127

pricier than 96% of countries

Petrol

$2.46 /l

CHF1.92 · €2.11/l

119 of 126

pricier than 94% of countries

LPG

$1.47 /l

CHF1.15 · €1.26/l

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pricier than 96% of countries

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