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Avenches, Switzerland

Vaud · Switzerland

Avenches is a small town in Vaud, Switzerland with a population of 2,758. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,758 Population 3,170/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Avenches

Avenches

Avenches is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Broye-Vully.

People

Population2,758
Density3,170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population2,758
Population Density3,170 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates46.8800°, 7.0407°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceVaud
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)

About Avenches

Avenches is a small town in Switzerland (Vaud) with a population of 2,758. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Avenches

Avenches has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.8° 49.8
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -1.8° / 5.6° 42.8
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 1° / 10.8° 52.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15° 64.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8° / 19.2° 85.8
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23° 87.2
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.5° 91.2
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25° 90.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 19.9° 73.8
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 86.2
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 66.0
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -1.1° / 4.2° 64.0
Avenches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density3,170/sq mi
Coordinates46.8800°N, 7.0407°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

780 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 8 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 129 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 126 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 110 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 61 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 139 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 126 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 73 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 61 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 141 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 109 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 111 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 73 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Avenches has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Avenches

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
Collège Sous-Ville - - - -
École primaire d’Avenches - - - -
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Radio Stations near Avenches

53 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern - MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies - MP3
RADIO BERN1 - MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Spoon Radio rock MP3 192 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Rockstar Radio classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Rouge classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock acoustic, acoustic rock AAC+ 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio R christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Electrons Libres - MP3 192 kbps
RJB - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
Option Musique classical MP3 128 kbps
Redline Radio variety MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Avenches

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(Futur) Musée d'histoire naturelle
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Centre Albert Anker
Chemin de fer du Kaeserberg
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Espace Jean Tinguely
Galeries de l'histoire
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
Hôtel de Ville
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
L'Atelier
La Chaumière
Laténium
Le Galetas des Pompiers
Militärmuseum VEAM
Musée BIBLE+ORIENT
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'aviation militaire
Musée de Morat
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée des Grenouilles
Musée du papier peint
Musée du tram
Musée du Vélo
Musee Eugene Burnand
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Roger Monney
Musée Romain
Musée Romain de Vallon
Musée Sherlock Holmes
Musée suisse de la machine à coudre
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Muzoo
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Rebbaumuseum Hof
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Sensler Museum
SMEM Playroom
Swiss Bier Museum
Swiss Museum for Electronic Music Instruments
Swiss Viper Museum
Vitromusée Romont
Vivarium

Libraries in Avenches

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioGYB0.0
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothek - Gemeinde Mühleberg0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothèque "Derrière La Tour "0.0
Bibliothèque "La Poche à Livres"0.0
Bibliothèque "Le cheval savant"0.0
Bibliothèque "Lis-moi-tout"0.0
Bibliothèque "Matulu"0.0
Bibliothèque Biremont0.0
Bibliothèque BP2 Sc. éc. et soc.0.0
Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Fribourg - site Beauregard0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cugy0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Givisiez0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Granges-Paccot0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Moudon0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Romont0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Aubin0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Villars-sur-Glâne0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Villars-sur-Glâne0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque d'Avenches0.0
Bibliothèque de Bevaix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école d'ingénierie et d'architecture0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école de santé Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école de travail social de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de langues et littératures (BLL-MIS)0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des Arts et Métiers0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale "Aux 1001 livres"0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale La Passade0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle "LivrEchange" de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque interfacultaire d'histoire et de théologie0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque régionale Avry0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Belfaux0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Marly0.0
Bibliothèque régionale du Gibloux - Farvagny0.0
Bibliothèque régionale du Gibloux - Rossens0.0
Bibliothèque Rémy Goumaz0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
Institut du monde antique et byzantin0.0
la petite bpu0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
MEMO0.0
Office du livre fribourgeois0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebibliothek St. Antoni0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0
Vitrothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Avenches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché d'En Bas
Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac
Marché de Lucens
Marché de Neuchâtel
Marché de Payerne
Marché du centre-ville
Marché du quartier de Pérolles
Marché du quartier du Bourg / Burgquartiermarkt
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch

Hotels in Avenches

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Couronne
Lacotel

Restaurants in Avenches

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de la Croix Blanche
Hôtel de Ville
La Taberna
La Vendetta
Le Forgeron
Les Arcades
Pizzeria La Romana
Restaurant de l'Union
Restaurant des Bains
Siffert Lacotel SA
Swiss Hotel la Couronne

Cafes in Avenches

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Banque
Café des Arènes
Chez Toni
Malo

Castles in Avenches

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Avenches
Tour du Vully

Train Stations in Avenches

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avenches

Gas Stations in Avenches

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
CH #4402337074
Coop
Eni

Shopping Malls in Avenches

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Coop Milavy

Gyms in Avenches

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Usine fitness 23

Breweries in Avenches

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer station
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie Quantique
Freiburger Biermanufaktur
Fri-Mousse
L'Avenir
La Comète
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Avenches

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Ski Resorts Near Avenches

103 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avoriaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ovronnaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vercorin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Anzère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Froideville 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Métabief 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Robella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brot-Dessus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gollières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Corbatière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Breuleux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tramelan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Golatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grenchenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Genevez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goule 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Avenches

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Les Eplatures Airport-Medium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield-Medium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fournet ULM-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Môtiers Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Avenches

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea
Rehabil
Rehaklinik Tschugg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avenches

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Donatyre
Impact Avenches
Saint-Maire
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
505 m (1,657 ft)
Postal Code
1582

🇨🇭 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 Avenches

What is the population of Avenches?

Avenches has a population of 2,758 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 3,170 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Avenches?

Avenches has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

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