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Doppleschwand, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Doppleschwand is a small town in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 688. Elevation: 2,470 ft (753 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

688 Population 39/sq mi density
2,470 ft Elevation 753 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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People

Population688
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,470 ft (753 m)
Population688
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation2,470 ft (753 m)
Coordinates47.0183°, 8.0550°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceLucerne
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Doppleschwand

Doppleschwand is a small town in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet (753 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Doppleschwand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,470 ft (753 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates47.0183°N, 8.0550°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

860 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 114 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 73 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 53 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 100 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 117 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 86 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 107 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 112 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 110 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 139 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 66 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 55 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 87 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 131 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 25 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 88 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 55 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 42 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 33 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Doppleschwand has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Doppleschwand

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus Dorf
Primarschule Doppelschwand
Schulhaus Ebnet
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Radio Stations near Doppleschwand

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
SRF 4 News news, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Energy Zürich (NRJ) mainstream, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pilatus MP3
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA MP3
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen AAC 48 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eviva MP3
VirginRadio rock MP3
Bachata Nation Radio MP3
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
80ies dot radio MP3
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drachenblut MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
Vintageradio.ch MP3 128 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen AAC 96 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) MP3 192 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio 3FACH MP3
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord MP3 128 kbps
JAMES FM MP3 128 kbps
Jam On Radio MP3 128 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Doppleschwand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dorf- und Glasmuseum
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Gameorama
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Haus der Instrumente
Haus zum Dolder
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Historisches Museum Obwalden
KKLB
KKLB Kunst Trip
Kultur- und Heimatmuseum
Kunsthaus Sursee Vier
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum Ronmühle
Museum Schneggli
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Rathaus Sempach
Sagi Menziken
Schloss Heidegg
Schlossmuseum Beromünster
Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain
Spanschachtelmuseum
St. Urbanhof
Stadtmühle Willisau
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Tabakmuseum
Teddybär-Museum
Wiggertaler Museum
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Doppleschwand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek Sempach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burg0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Menziken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Reinach0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz0.0
Mediothek Roggwil0.0
Regionalbibliothek Hochdorf0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Sursee0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Beinwil am See0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Nebikon0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Reiden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0

Farmers Markets in Doppleschwand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Luzerner Handwerksmarkt
Samstagsmarkt
Sarner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Doppleschwand

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landgasthof Hotel Menzberg

Restaurants in Doppleschwand

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fontannen Pintli
Holzwägbeizli
Hotel Kreuz
Landgasthof Hotel Menzberg
Linde
Lindenhof

Cafes in Doppleschwand

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sperber

Gas Stations in Doppleschwand

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
CH #1886562579

Breweries in Doppleschwand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1386 Brauerei
Berth Brauerei
BrauGarage
Brauhuus 531
BrauStation
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Mikrobrauerei 6078
Reib Bier
Schluckspecht

Stadiums & Teams in Doppleschwand

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Doppleschwand

98 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 $0
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Stoos 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 $0
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Eggberge 0.0 $0
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 $0
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 $0
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Bannalp 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Bennau 0.0 $0
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 $0
Raten 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Rothenthurm 0.0 $0
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 $0
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 $0
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 $0
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 $0
Skilift Brunni 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 $0
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0

Airports Near Doppleschwand

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hilzingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmerlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Doppleschwand

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurhaus am Sarnersee

Churches & Religious Organizations in Doppleschwand

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holzwegen
Kirche Maria Magdalena
Kirche St. Theodul
St. Nikolaus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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 Doppleschwand

What is the population of Doppleschwand?

Doppleschwand has a population of 688 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Doppleschwand?

Doppleschwand has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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