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Altdorf, Switzerland
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Altdorf is a small city in Uri, Switzerland with a population of 9,401. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About Altdorf
Altdorf is a municipality in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Swiss canton of Uri and retains historic town privileges. It is the place where, according to the legend, William Tell shot the apple from his son's head.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,401 |
| Population Density | 1,851 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8804°, 8.6444° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Uri |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.8 inches (2,509 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 160.2 inches (407 cm) |
About Altdorf
Altdorf is a small city in Switzerland (Uri) with a population of 9,401. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8804°N, 8.6444°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 141 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 14 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
Altdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.7").
Schools in Altdorf
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musikschule Uri | — | — | — | — |
| Stiftung papilio | — | — | — | — |
| Schulhaus Hagen | — | — | — | — |
| Kantonale Mittelschule Uri | — | — | — | — |
| Marianisten | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Altdorf
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 4 News | news, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio | trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | — | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House | deep house, techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Central | — | MP3 | |
| 80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive | 80s, alternative rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOAT Radio | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio1.ch | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GDS.FM | acid-house, experimental | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits | latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Eviva | — | MP3 | |
| Bachata Nation Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Barix Radio | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk.fm | funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| New Clear Radio | brit pop, classic rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Vintageradio.ch | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Rundfunk FM | easy listening | MP3 170 kbps | |
| 80ies dot radio | — | MP3 | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Audioasyl | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jam On Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND | catholic, christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa | community radio, feminist | MP3 | |
| JAMES FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Open Broadcast | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa 97.5 | community radio, feminist | MP3 | |
| Radio Zürich Nord | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Altdorf
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphüttenmuseum | ||||
| AlpTransit | ||||
| Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus | ||||
| Bergsturzmuseum | ||||
| Bielensäge | ||||
| Bundesbriefmuseum | ||||
| Chärnehus | ||||
| Diorama | ||||
| Dörflihaus-Museum | ||||
| Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser | ||||
| Forum der Schweizergeschichte | ||||
| Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini | ||||
| Fürenbär im Bärennest | ||||
| Haus für Kunst Uri | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau | ||||
| Historisches Museum Uri | ||||
| Hof Gersau | ||||
| Hohle Gasse | ||||
| Infanteriewerk Stalusa, A 8717 | ||||
| Informationszentrum Morgarten | ||||
| Isabella Kaiser | ||||
| Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof | ||||
| Kirchenschatzmuseum | ||||
| Museum Cristallina | ||||
| Naturkundesammlung | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi | ||||
| Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum | ||||
| Schweizer Dufour Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Engelberg | ||||
| Talmuseum Ursern | ||||
| Tell-Museum | ||||
| Urner Mineralien-Museum | ||||
| Urwaldpavillon |
Libraries in Altdorf
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Populara | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Vitznau | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Weggis | 0.0 | |||||
| Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the Schwyz Canton | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Einsiedeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek «Robin Book» | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin | 0.0 | |||||
| Walchwil_Public_Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altdorf
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenshop | |||||
| Altdorfer Wuchämärcht | |||||
| The Shops at Fänn Center | |||||
| The Shops at Mütschi Center |
Hotels in Altdorf
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altdorf
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altdorf
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Altdorf
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Altdorf
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Altdorf
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Altdorf
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Altdorf
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Altdorf
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Altdorf
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altdorf
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altdorf
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Altdorf
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Altdorf
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ägeribier | ||||
| Blattmann Bier | ||||
| Brauerei Rosengarten | ||||
| Horseshoe Braueri | ||||
| Rigi Gold |
Stadiums & Teams in Altdorf
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Altdorf
104 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wilern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mogno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Carì | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Splügen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Realp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laax | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Elm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stoos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dreieck – Glarus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Mugi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schilt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Flumserberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Euthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kerenzerberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wägital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Raten | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Bennau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvenbüel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wildhaus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanzboden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Atzmännig | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Oberholz-Farner | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hemberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urnäsch Osteregg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Fischenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Ghöch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Bäretswil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Steg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Altdorf
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amlikon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Lommis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mollis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sitterdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Altdorf
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 6460 Altdorf UR 1 |
Treatment Centers in Altdorf
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cereneo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altdorf
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche | |
| FEG Altdorf | |
| Kapelle Maria Hilf | |
| Kapelle Oberes Heiliges Kreuz | |
| Kapelle Unteres Heiligkreuz | |
| Ölbergkapelle | |
| Spitalkappelle | |
| St. Annakapelle | |
| St. Martin | |
| St. Martinskirche |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Altdorf?
Altdorf has a population of 9,401 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,851 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altdorf?
Altdorf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.