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Eggiwil, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Eggiwil is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 2,559. Elevation: 2,415 ft (736 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,559 Population 110/sq mi density
2,415 ft Elevation 736 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Eggiwil

Eggiwil

Eggiwil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population2,559
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,415 ft (736 m)
Population2,559
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation2,415 ft (736 m)
Coordinates46.8758°, 7.7957°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
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 Eggiwil

Eggiwil is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 2,559. The city sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet (736 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.

Eggiwil 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 2,415 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

Elevation2,415 ft (736 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates46.8758°N, 7.7957°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 51 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 132 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 129 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 146 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 123 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 135 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 124 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 98 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 107 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 116 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 136 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 79 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 84 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
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 65 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 48 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 54 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 21 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
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 62°F (17°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

Eggiwil has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°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 Eggiwil

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tagesschule - - - -
Schule Horben - - - -
Schulhaus Dorf - - - -
Primarschule Eggiwil - - - -
Primarschule Eggiwil - - - -
Primarschule Eggiwil - - - -
Primarschule Eggiwil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eggiwil

33 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
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 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 BeO - MP3 128 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 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 Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Eggiwil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agenstein Haus
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
alter Bären
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Flechtmuseum
Galerie im Park
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kulturmühle
Kunstmuseum Thun
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Mühle
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Nagelschmiede
Panzermuseum Thun
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schynige Platte Bahn
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Stadtmühle Willisau
Thun Panorama
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Eggiwil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bilbliothek Brienz0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Dorfbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Eggiwil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Honig
Thuner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Eggiwil

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hirschen

Restaurants in Eggiwil

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bären
Blapbach
Hirschen
Moos Pintli
Siehen

Gas Stations in Eggiwil

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
Ruedi Rüssel

Banks in Eggiwil

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Valiantbank

Breweries in Eggiwil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blackwell
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Eggiwil

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Ski Resorts Near Eggiwil

113 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Grächen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ovronnaz 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 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 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 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 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 Eggiwil

36 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
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-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

Post Offices in Eggiwil

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poststelle 3537 Eggiwil

Treatment Centers in Eggiwil

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Schloss Seeburg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eggiwil

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EGW Eggiwil
Reformierte Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
736 m (2,415 ft)
Area
60.3 km² (23.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3537

🇨🇭 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 Eggiwil

What is the population of Eggiwil?

Eggiwil has a population of 2,559 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eggiwil?

Eggiwil 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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