Emmen, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Emmen is a mid-size city in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 30,926. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

30,926 Population 2,720/sq mi density

1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

98.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Emmen

Emmen is a village and municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. The municipality Emmen consists of the village Emmen, the town Emmenbrücke, and several hamlets.

People

Population30,926

Density2,720/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain98.8 in/yr

Sunny Days254/yr

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)

Population	30,926
Population Density	2,720 / sq mi
Elevation	1,522 ft (464 m)
Coordinates	47.0782°, 8.2733°
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Country	🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / Province	Lucerne
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	98.8 inches (2,509 mm)
Annual Snowfall	160.2 inches (407 cm)

About Emmen

Emmen is a mid-size city in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 30,926. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Emmen

Emmen has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1419 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-1.4°C / 29°F	-11.1° / 8°	90.0
Feb	2°C / 36°F	-9.3° / 12.6°	71.3
Mar	4°C / 39°F	-5.8° / 15.8°	92.1
Apr	6.8°C / 44°F	-5° / 18.8°	92.3
May	10.8°C / 51°F	1.3° / 21.6°	159.1
Jun	16.7°C / 62°F	7.8° / 27.2°	151.9
Jul	18.1°C / 64°F	8.2° / 29°	153.9
Aug	17.8°C / 64°F	8.4° / 29.2°	150.5
Sep	14°C / 57°F	3.7° / 25.4°	115.0
Oct	10.3°C / 51°F	1.7° / 21.5°	119.3
Nov	3.8°C / 39°F	-7° / 15.3°	99.9
Dec	0.2°C / 32°F	-10.9° / 9.9°	123.6

Emmen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below Switzerland avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,522 ft (464 m)
Area	11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²)
Population Density	2,720/sq mi
Coordinates	47.0782°N, 8.2733°W
Timezone	Europe/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"

160% above Switzerland avg

Snowfall 160.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

878 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	100 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	143 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	90 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	137 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	99 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	40 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	83 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	122 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	94 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	95 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	120 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	68 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	93 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	144 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	52 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	101 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	38 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	114 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	40 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	85 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	35 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	45 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	3.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.8 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in
June	60°F (16°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	5.7 in
August	64°F (18°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	49°F (9°C)	4.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
December	34°F (1°C)	4.0 in

Emmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Emmen

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Berufsbildungszentrum	—	—	—	—
Konstanzmatte	—	—	—	—
Primarschule Emmen Dorf	—	—	—	—
Krauer	—	—	—	—
Meierhöfli	—	—	—	—
Schulhaus Sprengi	—	—	—	—
Erlen	—	—	—	—
Primar und Sekundarschule Gersag	—	—	—	—
Schulhaus Riffig	—	—	—	—
Hübeli	—	—	—	—
Primarschule Rüeggisingen	—	—	—	—
Konstanz	—	—	—	—
Gerbematt	—	—	—	—
Hermolingen	—	—	—	—
Kantonsschule Reussbühl	—	—	—	—
Schulhaus Staffeln	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Emmen

63 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
Radio Zürisee	classic hits, classic rock	MP3 256 kbps
Radio24	main, mainstream	MP3
RTS La Première	public radio, srg ssr	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Central	—	MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland	—	MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio	classic rock	MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive	80s, alternative rock	MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1	public radio, srg ssr	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
Radio1.ch	2000s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio	70s, 80s	MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen	—	AAC 48 kbps
Radio Eviva	—	MP3
VirginRadio	rock	MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio	90s, pop	MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio	—	MP3
Radio BeO	—	MP3 128 kbps
Barix Radio	classic hits, oldies	MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel	browserfriendly, christian	MP3 192 kbps
80ies dot radio	—	MP3
Radio Drachenblut	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight	—	MP3 128 kbps
WALTS WELT	—	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Barix AAC	adult contemporary, pop	AAC 48 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland	country	MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS)	undefined	MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm	funk	MP3 320 kbps
New Clear Radio	brit pop, classic rock	MP3 320 kbps
Rundfunk FM	easy listening	MP3 170 kbps
Vintageradio.ch	—	MP3 128 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen	—	AAC 96 kbps
Jam On Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio4TNG	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+)	city, pop	MP3 160 kbps
Radio 2Go	adult contemporary, pop	MP3
Radio Sunshine (GB)	—	MP3 192 kbps
Audioasyl	electronic	MP3 320 kbps
Radio 3FACH	—	MP3
RTS La Première	—	AAC 128 kbps
Radio Gloria	christian, katholik	MP3 96 kbps
JAMES FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Kanal K	—	MP3
Radio LoRa	community radio, feminist	MP3
Open Broadcast	eclectic	MP3 320 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND	catholic, christian	AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5	community radio, feminist	MP3
R102	variety	MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio	children, christian	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord	—	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Emmen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Bergwerk Riedhof Museum
Bourbaki Panorama
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
ChocoWelt
Dorfmuseum
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Festung Fürigen
Fischereimuseum
Frey Näpfli Stiftung
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Haus der Instrumente
Haus zum Dolder
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Kleinkraftwerk Ottenbach
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Hohle Gasse
Isabella Kaiser
KKLB
KKLB Kunst Trip
Kultur- und Heimatmuseum
Kunsthaus Sursee Vier
Kunsthaus Zug
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Militärsammlung
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Burg Zug
Museum für Urgeschichte
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum Schneggli
Museum TLF-Club Inwil
Nicola Erni Collection
Nicola Erni Collection
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Affoltern am Albis
Pegasus Small World
Puppenhausmuseum Luzern
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Rathaus Sempach
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Richard Wagner Museum
Rosengart Collection
Sägerei Weissenbach
Sagi Menziken
Salzmagazin
Sandstein Museum
Schloss Heidegg
Schlossmuseum Beromünster
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
St. Urbanhof
Steinzeitwerkstatt
Sust
Swiss Chocolate Adventure
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Tabakmuseum
Teddybär-Museum
Winkelriedhaus
Ziegeleimuseum Cham
Zieglerhaus
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Emmen

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek Adligenswil		0.0
Bibliothek Arni		0.0
Bibliothek Bonstetten		0.0
Bibliothek Bonstetten		0.0
Bibliothek Buchrain		0.0
Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern		0.0
Bibliothek Ebikon		0.0
Bibliothek Hedingen		0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur		0.0
Bibliothek Horw		0.0
Bibliothek Kerns		0.0
Bibliothek Knonau		0.0
Bibliothek Ludothek Hünenberg		0.0
Bibliothek Meggen		0.0
Bibliothek Mettmenstetten		0.0
Bibliothek Muri		0.0
Bibliothek Obfelden		0.0
Bibliothek Ottenbach		0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen		0.0
Bibliothek Sarmenstorf		0.0
Bibliothek Sempach		0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht		0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau		0.0
Bibliothek Zug		0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Stans		0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Schöftland		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burg		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Cham		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Menziken		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Reinach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sins		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis		0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft		0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden		0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden		0.0
Kirchgemeindebibliothek Schlossrued/Schmiedrued		0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz		0.0
Läsi-Huus Fahrwangen, Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek		0.0
Mediothek PH Zug		0.0
Regionalbibliothek Affoltern am Albis		0.0
Regionalbibliothek Hochdorf		0.0
Regionalbibliothek Sursee		0.0
Regionale Bibliothek Unterkulm		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Beinwil am See		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Birrwil		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Boniswil		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschenbach		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Gontenschwil		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Hohenrain		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Holziken		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Inwil		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Meisterschwanden		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Mühlau		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Root		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rotkreuz		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Seengen		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Uerkheim		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen		0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Zetzwil		0.0
Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»		0.0
Schulbibliothek Leimbach		0.0
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek		0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern		0.0
Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus		0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum		0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library		0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern		0.0

Farmers Markets in Emmen

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Christbaummarkt Nationalquai
Christbaummarkt Helvetiaplatz
Christbaummarkt Schweizerhofquai
Dorfmärt Cham
Fischmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Fischmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Flohmarkt Vögeligärtli (Pilotprojekt ab 2022)
Friedli's Markthalle
Herbstmesse Luzern
Luzerner Handwerksmarkt
Marktplatz
Monats-Warenmarkt
Samstagsmarkt
Sarner Wochenmarkt
Stanser Wochenmarkt
The Shops at Fänn Center
The Shops at Mütschi Center
Weihnachtsmarkt Venite
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Wochenmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Wochenmarkt Jesuitenplatz
Wochenmarkt Rathausquai

Hotels in Emmen

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chärnsmatt

feRUS

Hotel Fasan

Hotel Lux

Restaurants in Emmen

48 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adler

Alpissimo

Bahnhof

Bären

BBZ

Big Burger

Bistro Sprengi

Chärnsmatt

China Take Away

Coop

Fläcke Bar

Food Point 12

Gasthaus Bahnhof

Gersag

Hans im Glück

Inforno Secret Pizza Lab

Jack's Cevap House

Jardin Oriental

Jasmin's Asien-Restaurant

Kränzlin

Kreuz

Mami's Gastropub

Manora

Manora Pizza & Pasta

Migros Restaurant

Mooshüsli

MyGrill

Nylon 7

Ochsen

Peperoncini

Philipp Neri

Pizzeria Grottino

Pizzeria Parenzo

Restaurant Halten Treff

Restaurant Listrig

Restaurant Reusszopf

Restaurant Swiss Steel

Rina Grill

s' Rossmoos

SAM'S Pizza Land

Schlemmerei

Seetal

StadtAlp

Sternen

Thomy's

Tramhüsli

Wirtshaus Chlöpfen

Cafes in Emmen

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AB&C Coffe Shop

Bachmann

Caffè-Bar Fellini

Cappuccino

City

Fratelli Positano

Hänggi

Relax

Umbels Cafe

Vogel

Xpresso Cafe

Cinemas in Emmen

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maxx

Zoos in Emmen

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toni's Zoo

Dentists in Emmen

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Docstation dental

Zahnartztpraxis Meierhöfli

Zahnarztpraxis Heusser

Veterinaries in Emmen

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #1346905497

Fishdoc

Tierpraxis Rothenburg

Train Stations in Emmen

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emmenbrücke

Emmenbrücke Gersag

Emmenbrücke Kapf

Rothenburg Station

Gas Stations in Emmen

17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrola

Avia

AVIA Tankstelle

BEBECO

Coop

Discount Tankstelle

Freie Tankstelle

Landi Tankstelle

Macro Swiss Energy AG

Migrol Service Emmenbrücke

Nasa

Riffig

Sprengi

Sprengi Garage

Banks in Emmen

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luzerner Kantonalbank

Raiffeisen

Raiffeisenbank Emmen

UBS

Valiant

Shopping Malls in Emmen

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4Viertel Center Seetalplatz

Emmen Center

Walige Shopping

Wohncenter Emmen

Gyms in Emmen

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness

Clever fit

Breweries in Emmen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
1386 Brauerei
BrauGarage
Brauhuus 531
BrauStation
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Getränke Lussi
Keimling
Luzerner Bier Brauerei
Reib Bier
Rigi Gold
Schlossbräu Rued
Schluckspecht

Stadiums & Teams in Emmen

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Emmen

95 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Schüpfheim	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Brunni	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Oberiberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Wasen i.E.	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilifte Ibergeregg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hoch-Ybrig	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Eigenthal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Stoos	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skifahren Rigi Staffel	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Heiligkreuz - First	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Klewenalp - Stockhütte	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Dallenwil - Wirzweli	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Eggberge	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Biel-Kinzig	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Gitschenen – Isenthal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Langis / Glaubenberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Eggiwil	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Ratzi – Spiringen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Chuderhüsi	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Bannalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Schnabelsberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Schafmatt	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Röhrenmoos	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hohe Winde – Beinwil	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Langenbruck	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Steg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Bäretswil	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Ghöch	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Fischenthal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Schwengimatt	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Oberholz-Farner	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Bennau	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Schratten Flühli	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Raten	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sattelegg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Friherrenberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Nollen – Unterägeri	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Wägital	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Euthal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Rothenthurm	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sattel-Hochstuckli	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Rigi-Seebodenalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hergiswil	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Brunni-Haggenegg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Carì	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Aeschiallmend	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Faltschen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Springenboden	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Grindelwald - Wengen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Realp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Kiental	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mürren/Schilthorn	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Campo Blenio - Ghirone	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Snow Park	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Elsigen-Metsch	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Airolo - Pesciüm	—	—	$0	—	—	—
First – Grindelwald	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Kandersteg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Münster-Geschinen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Cioss Prato	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Prato Leventina	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Nara – Leontica	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Gluringen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Bellwald	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Engstligenalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mogno	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Lauchernalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Aletsch Arena	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Eriz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Brüsti – Attinghausen	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Marbach - Marbachegg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Linden	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Engelberg-Brunni	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Heimenschwand	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mörlialp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sörenberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Bumbach - Schangnau	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Engelberg-Titlis	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Melchsee-Frutt	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Blatten Belalp	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Homberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hubelweid	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Meiringen-Hasliberg	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Runal Péra Trun	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Habkern	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Axalp ob Brienz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hohwald	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Emmen

35 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Zürich Airport	ZRH	Large Airport
Alpnach Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Emmen Air Base	EML	Medium Airport
Ambri Airport	—	Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field	—	Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field	—	Small Airport
Buochs Airport	BXO	Small Airport
Buttwil Airfield	—	Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site	—	Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield	—	Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field	—	Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield	—	Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site	—	Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield	—	Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site	—	Small Airport
Lommis Airfield	—	Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield	—	Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base	—	Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield	—	Small Airport
Münster Airfield	—	Small Airport
Olten Airfield	—	Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site	—	Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base	—	Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield	—	Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Thun Airfield	—	Small Airport
Triengen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Emmen

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Post Rothenburg
Sprengi

Treatment Centers in Emmen

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Cereneo
Kinder-Reha Schweiz
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Emmen

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Bosnisches Kulturzentrum / Moschee
Bruder Klaus Kirche
Christliches Zentrum Zollhaus
Erlenkapelle
Kapelle Rüeckringen
Kirche Meierhöfli
Kirche St. Maria
Kirche St. Maria
Kirche St. Philipp Neri
Müürli
Neuapostolische Kirche
Pfarreiheim Gerliswil
Pfarrkirche Gerliswil
Pfarrkirche St. Barbara
Refomierte Kirche Gerliswil
Riffigkapelle
Schooswaldkapelle
St. Mauritius

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Zurich

Elevation

429 m (1,408 ft)

Area

20.4 km² (7.9 mi²)

Postal Code

6032

🇨🇭 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 Emmen

What is the population of Emmen?

Emmen has a population of 30,926 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 2,720 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Emmen?

Emmen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.

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