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Fahrni, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Fahrni is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 722. Elevation: 2,756 ft (840 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

722 Population 123/sq mi density
2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Fahrni

Fahrni

Fahrni is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population722
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Population722
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Coordinates46.7940°, 7.6550°
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 Fahrni

Fahrni is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 2,756 feet (840 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.

Fahrni 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 2,756 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

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates46.7940°N, 7.6550°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 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 M4.7 142 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 40 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 84 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 136 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 132 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 139 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 103 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 103 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 118 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 149 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 95 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 95 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 98 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 55 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 112 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 89 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 64 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 25 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Fahrni has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Fahrni

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus
Schule Fahrni
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Radio Stations near Fahrni

31 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
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio BeO 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 Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fahrni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Agenstein Haus
alter Bären
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Blindenmuseum
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Einstein House
Flechtmuseum
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Historical Museum of Bern
Keltisch-römische Fundgegenstände
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Klingendes Museum Bern
Kloster Rüeggisberg
Kulturmühle
Kulturmuseum Bern
Kunsthalle
Kunstmuseum Thun
Lichtspiel / Kinemathek
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Medizinsammlung Inselspital Bern
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Moneyverse
Mühle
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum Krauchthal
Museum of Communication
Museum of Fine Arts Bern
Natural History Museum of Bern
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Polit-Forum Bern
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
SAPA Foundation
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schulmuseum Bern
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Münchenbuchsee
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
Spy World
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Swiss Alpine Museum
Swiss Rifle Museum
Thun Panorama
Tram-Museum
University of Berne – collection of antiques
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Fahrni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Alliance Sud InfoDoc Bern0.0
Basisbibliothek Unitobler0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek - Schule Schliern Blindenmoos0.0
Bibliothek + Archiv Schweizerischer Gewerkschaftsbund0.0
Bibliothek am Guisanplatz BiG0.0
Bibliothek Breitenrain mit Ludothek0.0
Bibliothek Campus Muristalden0.0
Bibliothek Christkatholische Theologie0.0
Bibliothek Evangelische Theologie0.0
Bibliothek Exakte Wissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek Geographie0.0
Bibliothek Gesundheit0.0
Bibliothek HAFL0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Holligen0.0
Bibliothek im Berner Generationen Haus0.0
Bibliothek Köniz0.0
Bibliothek Länggasse0.0
Bibliothek Laubegg0.0
Bibliothek Lerchenweg0.0
Bibliothek Lifelong Learning Center (LLC)0.0
Bibliothek Medizingeschichte0.0
Bibliothek Mittelstrasse0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Münstergasse0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Pflanzenwissenschaft0.0
Bibliothek Rossfeld0.0
Bibliothek Slavische Sprachen und Literaturen0.0
Bibliothek Soziale Arbeit0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Sportwissenschaft0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Vetsuisse0.0
Bibliothek vonRoll BvR0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bibliothek Wirtschaft0.0
Bibliothek Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek World Trade Institute0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Dorfbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Zollikofen0.0
Infoladen Borke0.0
Juristische Bibliothek JBB0.0
Kornhausbibliothek0.0
Lernort Engehalde0.0
Lese- und Spielpavillon Münsterplattform0.0
Leseecke Bibliothek Köniz0.0
Lesepavillon Rosengarten0.0
Library Münchenbuchsee0.0
Medical Library0.0
Mediothek Gymnasium Neufeld0.0
Muesmatt Library0.0
Musikbibliothek0.0
Parliamentary Library0.0
PTT Archive0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bremgarten0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Osteuropabibliothek SOB0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0
Swiss National Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fahrni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Berner Wochenmarkt
Blumen und Gemüsemarkt
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
Fleisch und Delikatessenmarkt
Handwerkermärit
Honig
Markthalle Frutigen
Thuner Wochenmarkt
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Waisenhausplatz-Markt
Wochenmarkt Belp

Restaurants in Fahrni

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emberg zur Pinte
Schnittweierbad
Traube

Banks in Fahrni

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank

Breweries in Fahrni

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berner Lohnbrauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Brauerei Wabräu
Endstation Brewery
tap4
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Fahrni

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Ski Resorts Near Fahrni

119 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Domobianca 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
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
Rochers de Naye 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
Rathvel 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
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 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
Schafmatt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fahrni

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
607 m (1,992 ft)
Area
13.3 km² (5.1 mi²)
Postal Code
3612

🇨🇭 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 Fahrni

What is the population of Fahrni?

Fahrni has a population of 722 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fahrni?

Fahrni 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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