Bilten, Switzerland
Glarus · Switzerland
Bilten is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 2,011. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bilten
Bilten is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Bilten is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,011 |
| Population Density | 329 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1500°, 9.0255° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Glarus |
| Average Temperature | 26°F (-3°C) |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.0 inches (2,285 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 376.0 inches (955 cm) |
About Bilten
Bilten is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 2,011. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 25.8°F |
| 52% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1500°N, 9.0255°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 | 132 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 56 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 93 km |
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 |
Bilten 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").
Radio Stations near Bilten
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 4 News | news, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Zürich (NRJ) | mainstream, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Melody | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House | deep house, techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio24 | main, mainstream | MP3 | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| Virgin Radio Switzerland | - | MP3 | |
| 80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive | 80s, alternative rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 1000 Country Hits (DE) | country music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SRF 1 | public radio, srg ssr | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GDS.FM | acid-house, experimental | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Grischa | infos, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio1.ch | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOAT Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| 1.FM Absolute 90's Radio | 90s, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VirginRadio | rock | MP3 | |
| Barix Radio | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vaterland (LI) | - | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| toxic.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Barix AAC | adult contemporary, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk FM | easy listening | MP3 170 kbps | |
| New Clear Radio | brit pop, classic rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rundfunk.fm | funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) | decades | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vintageradio.ch | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80ies dot radio | - | MP3 | |
| Radio4TNG | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) | city, pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa | community radio, feminist | MP3 | |
| R102 | variety | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zürich Nord | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa 97.5 | community radio, feminist | MP3 | |
| Open Broadcast | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio RTR | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Audioasyl | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND | catholic, christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Electro Radio (DE) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bilten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpinmuseum | ||||
| Altes Rathaus Schwänberg (1630) | ||||
| Anna Göldi-Museum | ||||
| Antiquarische Gesellschaft Pfäffikon | ||||
| Atelier und Skulpturengarten | ||||
| Bäckereimuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Sool | ||||
| Dreamfactory | ||||
| Drechslerei Museum Chlithal | ||||
| Dürstelerhaus | ||||
| enea Baummuseum | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Toggenburg | ||||
| Fahrzeug-Museum | ||||
| FBW-Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehr | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum Mettlen | ||||
| Gall'sche Offizin | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ackerhus | ||||
| House of Läderach | ||||
| Industrie Ensemble Bäretswil | ||||
| KMM Kulturzentrum | ||||
| Kunst(Zeug)Haus | ||||
| Kunsthaus | ||||
| Kunsthaus Krucker | ||||
| Linth-Escher-Auditorium | ||||
| Marchmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Pfäffikersee | ||||
| Museum Amden | ||||
| Museum des Landes Glarus | ||||
| Museum Eva Wipf | ||||
| Museum Eva Wipf | ||||
| Museum Neuthal Textil- & Industriekultur | ||||
| Museum Sernftalbahn | ||||
| Nähmaschinen-Museum | ||||
| Naturzentrum Pfäffikersee | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum Fischenthal | ||||
| Ortsmuseum Hinwil | ||||
| Ortsmuseum Hinwil | ||||
| Ortsmuseum Müllisperg | ||||
| Polenmuseum | ||||
| Ritterhaus Bubikon | ||||
| Sagi Stockrüti | ||||
| Schiefertafelfabrik Elm | ||||
| Sernftalbahn-Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona | ||||
| Stricklerhuus | ||||
| Toggenburger Museum | ||||
| Urwaldpavillon | ||||
| Verein "Alte Windenmacherei Brüngger Wyla" | ||||
| Werftmuseum |
Libraries in Bilten
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Altendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Freienbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Hemberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kerenzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Russikon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rüti-Dürnten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wetzikon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothekverein | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbibliothek Wernetshausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- u. Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Bubikon | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Wald | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Weesen | 0.0 | |||||
| Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek Glarus | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludothek / Bibliothek Degersheim | 0.0 | |||||
| medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona | 0.0 | |||||
| medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Bäretswil | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Freienbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Lachen | 0.0 | |||||
| Polish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek March | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolfhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Städtli-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Turnhalle und Bibliothek Hittnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Übersetzerhaus Looren | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bilten
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorf-Märt | |||||
| Fyrobig Märt | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Markthalle Toggenburg | |||||
| stauberhof.ch | |||||
| Wetziker Wuchemärt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Restaurants in Bilten
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bilten
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bilten
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bilten
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bilten
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bilten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Factory | ||||
| Brauerei Adler | ||||
| Brauerei Seebueb | ||||
| Brauverein Fischenthal | ||||
| Raader Quell | ||||
| St. Johann | ||||
| VONI Brauerei GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Bilten
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bilten
109 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arosa Lenzerheide | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feldis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschiertschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chur - Brambrüesch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochwang – Goldgruben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 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 | - | - | - |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grüsch Danusa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mastrils | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanzboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen | 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 | - | - | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oberegg-St. Anton | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bischofsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grub-Kaien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bilten
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | FDH | Large Airport |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | ACH | Medium 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 |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small 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 Airfield | HOH | Small 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 |
| Reiselfingen 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-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wildberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bilten
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postagentur Bilten |
Treatment Centers in Bilten
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BioMed Center Sonnenberg | ||
| Reha Löwen | ||
| RehaZentrum Wald Hauptgebäude | ||
| Zürcher RehaZentren | Klinik Wald |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bilten
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Katharina-Kapelle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bilten
What is the population of Bilten?
Bilten has a population of 2,011 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bilten?
Bilten 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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