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Bönigen, Switzerland
Bern · Switzerland
Bönigen is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 2,233. Elevation: 1,867 ft (569 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bönigen
Bönigen is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern. It lies on the shore of Lake Brienz, near to the mouth of the river Lütschine, and adjacent to the resort town of Interlaken.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,233 |
| Population Density | 579 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6874°, 7.8935° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Bern |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.1 inches (1,273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.0 inches (48 cm) |
About Bönigen
Bönigen is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 2,233. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6874°N, 7.8935°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 48 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 8 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Bönigen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.5").
Schools in Bönigen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule Bönigen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bönigen
28 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 | |
| Radio Pilatus | - | MP3 | |
| Jazz | Radio Swiss | jazz, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop | Radio Swiss | mp3, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BERN1 | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Suisse Classique | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tell | folklore, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic | Radio Swiss | classical, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Neo1 | local news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 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 | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RFJ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Bönigen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brünig Dampfbahn BDB | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Bönigen | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg | ||||
| Hangar 1 | ||||
| Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Trubschachen | ||||
| Mühle | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Schloss Hünegg | ||||
| Schloss Spiez | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Oberhofen | ||||
| Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz | ||||
| Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum | ||||
| Schynige Platte Bahn | ||||
| Seilbahnmuseum | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum Spiez | ||||
| Spy World | ||||
| St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen | ||||
| Trauffer |
Libraries in Bönigen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Hilterfingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Spiez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothek Brienz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Schangnau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bönigen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markthalle Frutigen |
Hotels in Bönigen
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bönigen
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bönigen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bönigen
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bönigen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Haarige Kuh | ||||
| Jungfrau Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Bönigen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bönigen
124 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arolla | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lourtier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vercorin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mayens de Conthey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Anzère | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Glacier 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elsigen-Metsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 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 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Selital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Homberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eriz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandval | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bönigen
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | - | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Olten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bönigen
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Schloss Seeburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bönigen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirche Bönigen |
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What is the population of Bönigen?
Bönigen has a population of 2,233 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 579 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bönigen?
Bönigen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 19.0 inches of snow.