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Amden, Switzerland

Saint Gallen · Switzerland

Amden is a small town in Saint Gallen, Switzerland with a population of 1,557. Elevation: 2,963 ft (903 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,557 Population 94/sq mi density
2,963 ft Elevation 903 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Amden

Amden is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster, in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

People

Population1,557
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Population1,557
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Coordinates47.1489°, 9.1423°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSaint Gallen
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Amden

Amden is a small town in Switzerland (Saint Gallen) with a population of 1,557. The city sits at an elevation of 2,963 feet (903 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Amden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,963 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Switzerland avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,963 ft (903 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates47.1489°N, 9.1423°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 108 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 119 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 77 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 50 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 119 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 17 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 109 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 108 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 51 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 40 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 7 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 30 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 145 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 29 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 27 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 33 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 29 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 108 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 149 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 27 125 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 62 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Amden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Amden

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
1000 Country Hits (DE) country music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio4TNG - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Vogel - Heilkräuter-Garten
Alpinmuseum
Alte Post
Altes Rathaus
Altes Rathaus Schwänberg (1630)
Anna Göldi-Museum
Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Bäckereimuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
Dorfmuseum Sool
Dreamfactory
Drechslerei Museum Chlithal
Erlebniswelt Toggenburg
Feuerwehrmuseum
Figurentheater-Museum
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Gall'sche Offizin
Heimatmuseum Ackerhus
House of Läderach
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8
Kunsthaus
Kunsthaus Krucker
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Museum Amden
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Herisau
Museum Sernftalbahn
museumbickel
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Fischenthal
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Toggenburger Museum
Toobe-Museum
Werftmuseum
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Amden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek / Ludothek Herisau0.0
Bibliothek Hemberg0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Stein AR0.0
Bibliothek Teufen0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Gemeinde- u. Schulbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wald0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Ludothek / Bibliothek Degersheim0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Städtli-Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Amden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fyrobig Märt
Markthalle
Markthalle Toggenburg
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Amden

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AmdenLodge - Bienenheim Naturhostel
Hotel Arvenbüel
Hotel Restaurant Schäfli
Schwendihaus
Sonne

Restaurants in Amden

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alp Oberchäseren
Alpbeizli Furgglen
Bergrestaurant Holzstübli
Dergeten
Hengst
Hotel Restaurant Schäfli
Leistkamm
Monte Mio
Obere Rossalp
Paradiesli
Restaurant Arvenbüel
Restaurant Walau Amden
Sonne
Strahlegg
Strichbode
Untere Rossalp
Winterbeizli Tschesa Plana

Cafes in Amden

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Löwen
Restaurant Burg-Strahlegg

Castles in Amden

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Strahlegg

Gas Stations in Amden

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola

Banks in Amden

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Schänis-Amden

Breweries in Amden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler
Brauverein Fischenthal
Raader Quell
St. Johann

Stadiums & Teams in Amden

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Ski Resorts Near Amden

117 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 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 - - -
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 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 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 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Amden

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Blumberg Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Heiligenberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Amden

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BioMed Center Sonnenberg
Reha Löwen
RehaZentrum Wald Hauptgebäude
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg
Zürcher RehaZentren | Klinik Wald

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amden

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkirche Amden
Gebetshaus Amden
Kapelle Betlis
Pfarrkirche St. Gallus
St. Anna-Kapelle

Explore Near Amden

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
682 m (2,238 ft)
Area
13.9 km² (5.4 mi²)
Postal Code
8757

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amden

What is the population of Amden?

Amden has a population of 1,557 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amden?

Amden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.

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