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Fiesch, Switzerland
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Fiesch is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 1,003. Elevation: 3,451 ft (1,052 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fiesch
Fiesch is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Nearby Fiescheralp is administered by Fiesch and is accessible by the Eggishorn lift.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,003 |
| Population Density | 138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3998°, 8.1353° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Valais |
| Average Temperature | 33°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.3 inches (47 cm) |
About Fiesch
Fiesch is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 1,003. The city sits at an elevation of 3,451 feet (1,052 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3998°N, 8.1353°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 | 53 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 39 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Fiesch has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Fiesch
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primarschule Fieschertal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fiesch
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio BeO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio Star (IT) | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RVL La Radio (IT) | classic hits, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 7 RadioVisione (IT) | - | AAC,H.264 2136 kbps | |
| Radio Village Network (IT) | bodio lomnago, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Fiesch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpmuseum | ||||
| Alte Kaserne | ||||
| Antica Latteria | ||||
| Antico Torchio | ||||
| Archeomuseo Multimediale del Parco Veglia Devero | ||||
| Casa Museo della Montagna | ||||
| Cià dul Ciaplàn | ||||
| Ecomuseo dela pietra | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Aletsch | ||||
| Festung Naters | ||||
| Glockengiesserei | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Museo della Funivia di Goglio | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico Don Giovanni Bonomo | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico Ossolano Roggiani-Bianchi | ||||
| Museo Nazionale delle Acque Minerali Carlo Brazzorotto | ||||
| Museo Walser | ||||
| Museum Jost-Sigristen | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Binn | ||||
| Safranmuseum | ||||
| Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen | ||||
| World Nature Forum |
Libraries in Fiesch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Vittorio Resta | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Naters | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Institut universitaire de recherche sur l'histoire de l 'arc alpin | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek Goms | 0.0 |
Hotels in Fiesch
56 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fiesch
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fiesch
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Fiesch
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fiesch
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fiesch
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Fiesch
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fiesch
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fiesch
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fiesch
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Fiesch
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fiesch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walliser Bergbrauerei Binn |
Stadiums & Teams in Fiesch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fiesch
128 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle di Joux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brusson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Antagnod | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chamois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Monterosa Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Moro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arolla | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Forcora Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vercorin | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 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 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wiriehorn | 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 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 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 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 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 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fiesch
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | - | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | - | Small Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Calcinate del Pesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | - | Small Airport |
| Il Picchio Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| San Michele NO11 | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vergiate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fiesch
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Filiale 3985 Münster | |
| Infocenter Bettmeralp | |
| Postfiliale Fiesch |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fiesch
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle | |
| Apollonia-Kapelle | |
| Beinhauskapelle | |
| Bruder Klaus Kapelle | |
| Heilige Dreifaltigkeit | |
| Heilige Dreifaltigkeit | |
| Heilige Familie | |
| Heiligkreuz | |
| Hl. Kreuz-Kapelle | |
| Kapelle St. Augustinus und 14 Nothelfer | |
| Kapelle Wiler | |
| Kapelle ze Hischere | |
| Kapelle Zur Heiligen Familie | |
| Kirche Betten | |
| Kirche St. Peter | |
| Maria Hilf | |
| Maria Hilf | |
| Mariä Krönung | |
| Mariä Krönung | |
| Maria zum Schnee |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Fiesch
What is the population of Fiesch?
Fiesch has a population of 1,003 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fiesch?
Fiesch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.