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Escholzmatt, Switzerland
Lucerne · Switzerland
Escholzmatt is a small town in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 3,192. Elevation: 2,808 ft (856 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Escholzmatt
Escholzmatt is a former municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Escholzmatt was the Canton's second largest municipality in terms of area. It is part of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve since 2001. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Escholzmatt and Marbach merged to form the new municipality of Escholzmatt-Marbach.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,192 |
| Population Density | 135 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,808 ft (856 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9135°, 7.9343° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Lucerne |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,946 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
About Escholzmatt
Escholzmatt is a small town in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 3,192. The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet (856 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,808 ft (856 m) |
| Area | 23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9135°N, 7.9343°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 | 45 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 21 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in |
Escholzmatt has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.8").
Schools in Escholzmatt
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulleitung Schule Escholzmatt-Marbach | — | — | — | — |
| Schulhaus Pfarrmatte | — | — | — | — |
| Turnhalle Windbühlmatte | — | — | — | — |
| Schulhaus Windbühlmatte | — | — | — | — |
| Windbühlmatte, Trakt E | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Escholzmatt
38 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 3 | pop, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Jazz | jazz, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vintage Radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic German | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | — | MP3 | |
| Couleur3 | indie, pop | AAC 96 kbps | |
| RADIO ARGOVIA | — | MP3 | |
| Jazz | Radio Swiss | jazz, mp3 | 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 | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic French | classical, french | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Energy Bern (NRJ) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bear Metal Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RFJ | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Summernight | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Bollwerk | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Adonia-KidsRadio | children, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kanal K | — | MP3 | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Escholzmatt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brünig Dampfbahn BDB | ||||
| Chüechlihaus | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Bönigen | ||||
| Emmentaler Schaukäserei | ||||
| Flaschenmuseum Willisau | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg | ||||
| Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum | ||||
| Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental | ||||
| Hangar 1 | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Trubschachen | ||||
| Kultur- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kulturmühle | ||||
| Schloss Spiez | ||||
| Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz | ||||
| Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain | ||||
| Spanschachtelmuseum | ||||
| St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum | ||||
| Stadtmühle Willisau | ||||
| Trauffer | ||||
| Zithermuseum |
Libraries in Escholzmatt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Huttwil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Sumiswald | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wasen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothek Brienz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek Willisau | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Schangnau | 0.0 |
Hotels in Escholzmatt
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Escholzmatt
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Escholzmatt
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Escholzmatt
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Escholzmatt
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Escholzmatt
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Escholzmatt
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Escholzmatt
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Escholzmatt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berth Brauerei | ||||
| Brauerei Haarige Kuh | ||||
| Jungfrau Bräu | ||||
| Mikrobrauerei 6078 |
Stadiums & Teams in Escholzmatt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Escholzmatt
107 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Escholzmatt
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hütten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Escholzmatt
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Schloss Seeburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Escholzmatt
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lehn Kapelle | |
| Reformierte Kirche Escholzmatt | |
| St. Anna | |
| St. Jakob | |
| St. Katharina |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Escholzmatt?
Escholzmatt has a population of 3,192 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Escholzmatt?
Escholzmatt 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.