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Bowil, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Bowil is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 1,414. Elevation: 2,395 ft (730 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,414 Population 216/sq mi density
2,395 ft Elevation 730 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Bowil

Bowil

Bowil is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population1,414
Density216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,395 ft (730 m)
Population1,414
Population Density216 / sq mi
Elevation2,395 ft (730 m)
Coordinates46.8930°, 7.6976°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,364 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Bowil

Bowil is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 1,414. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet (730 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Bowil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,395 ft (730 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates46.8930°N, 7.6976°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 139 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 43 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 142 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 130 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 79 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 137 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 143 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 111 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 116 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 116 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 142 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 91 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 85 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 66 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 91 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 21 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 73 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 62 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 28 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Bowil has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Bowil

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primar- und Realschule Bowil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bowil

34 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
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 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
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Happy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bowil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Agenstein Haus
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
alter Bären
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Blindenmuseum
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Einstein House
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flechtmuseum
Galerie im Park
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Historical Museum of Bern
Keltisch-römische Fundgegenstände
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Klingendes Museum Bern
Kulturmühle
Kulturmuseum Bern
Kunsthalle
Kunstmuseum Thun
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Mühle
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum Krauchthal
Museum of Communication
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Nagelschmiede
Natural History Museum of Bern
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Schynige Platte Bahn
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Swiss Alpine Museum
Swiss Rifle Museum
Thun Panorama
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Bowil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek am Guisanplatz BiG0.0
Bibliothek Breitenrain mit Ludothek0.0
Bibliothek Campus Muristalden0.0
Bibliothek HAFL0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Laubegg0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Münstergasse0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Rossfeld0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Zollikofen0.0
Lese- und Spielpavillon Münsterplattform0.0
Lesepavillon Rosengarten0.0
Library Münchenbuchsee0.0
Musikbibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0
Swiss National Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bowil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
Fleisch und Delikatessenmarkt
Handwerkermärit
Honig
Thuner Wochenmarkt
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Wochenmarkt Belp

Restaurants in Bowil

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beizli überem Ämmitau
Chuderhüsi
Dörfli
Linde
Wideneybad

Cafes in Bowil

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café-Bar Edelweiss

Train Stations in Bowil

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bowil

Gas Stations in Bowil

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #9545730709

Breweries in Bowil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blackwell
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Endstation Brewery
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Bowil

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Ski Resorts Near Bowil

110 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovronnaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 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 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 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 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 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 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 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 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 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 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Breuleux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tramelan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Golatte 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 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bowil

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster 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
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bowil

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alttäufergemeinde Emmental (Mennoniten)
Kirche Bowil
Kirche Würzbrunnen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
743 m (2,438 ft)
Area
3.5 km² (1.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3082

🇨🇭 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 Bowil

What is the population of Bowil?

Bowil has a population of 1,414 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bowil?

Bowil has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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