Sign In Register

Flims, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Flims is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 2,536. Elevation: 3,560 ft (1,085 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,536 Population 492/sq mi density
3,560 ft Elevation 1,085 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

Discover Flims, Switzerland

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Flims

Flims

Flims is a municipality in the Imboden Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. The town of Flims is dominated by the Flimserstein which one can see from almost anywhere in the area.

People

Population2,536
Density492/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Population2,536
Population Density492 / sq mi
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Coordinates46.8371°, 9.2846°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Flims

Flims is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 2,536. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Flims experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates46.8371°N, 9.2846°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

668 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 145 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 82 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 146 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 19 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 80 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 121 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 42 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 38 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 84 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 18 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 83 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 42 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 48 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 50 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 50 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 122 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 30 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 83 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 52 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 95 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 60 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 5.2 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in
May 38°F (4°C) 6.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 7.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 7.6 in
September 44°F (7°C) 6.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.5 in

Flims has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.5").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Flims

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Flims

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Post
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Anna Göldi-Museum
Ausstellung Kirche Zillis
Ausstellung Schalensteine in der Region Viamala
Bergwerk Gonzen
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Bündner Naturmuseum
Casa Latour
CasaStorica Andeer
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Obermutten
Dorfmuseum Sool
Drachenlochmuseum
EMSORAMA
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Gandahus
Heimatmuseum Safien
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Kunsthaus
Lärchabodastall
Lawena Museum (Elektromuseum)
Meister da Vuorz
Militärmuseum
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Sernftalbahn
Rätisches Museum
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Schutzbauten Welschdörfli
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Steinbockmuseum
Tgea da Schons
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar
Zur alten Säge

Libraries in Flims

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amt für Natur und Umwelt Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
Bildungszentrum für Gesundheit und Soziales Bibliothek0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
Bündner Kunstmuseum Bibliothek0.0
Bündner Naturmuseum Bibliothek0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Technik0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Wirtschaft0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Domat/Ems0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Gewerbliche Berufsschule Chur Mediothek0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Graubünden0.0
Kirchliche Mediothek Graubünden0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
Psychiatrische Dienste GR Bibliothek0.0
Regional Bibliothek Thusis0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Maienfeld0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chur0.0
Vossa Lingua - Interkulturelle Bibliothek Graubünden0.0

Farmers Markets in Flims

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Märtplatz
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Flims

19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adula
Arena Lodge
Berghaus Nagens
Chalet Belmont
Chesa
Cresta
Flem Mountain Lodge
Grand Hotel Surselva
Grandhotel Waldhaus
Haus am Waldrand
Hillsite
Hotel Bellevue
Hotel des Alpes
Hotel Vorab
Me and All Hotel Flims
Mira Val
Schweizerhof
The Hide
Villa Silvana

Restaurants in Flims

38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"UELA" - Pop Up Restaurant
Alp Sogn Martin
Arena Kitchen
Ausflugsrestaurant Conn
Bargis
Berghaus Nagens
Bündner Stube
cappuccino
Casa Berendi
Casanova's
Caumasee
dilTuT
Dolce Vita
ella
Gasthaus Crestasee
Haldenhaus
Hotel Fidazerhof
il forno
Kiosk Badkasse Bootsvermietung
La Vacca
Las Caglias
Nova
Pizzeria Trattoria Veneziana
Pizzeria Vitoria
Pomodoro
Pop Up "Uela"
Restaurant Cavigilli
Restaurant Central
Runca Höhe
Segneshütte
Spaligna
Stalla
Startgels
Station PLaun
Suay Thai
Ustria Naraus
Ustria Parlatsch
Vivaldi

Cafes in Flims

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Kaufmannfrauen
Café Stenna
Café zur Einkehr
Caffè Flims
Crest
Crest
DeliCious
Freeride Base
Kiosk / Cafe Strandbad Caumasee

Cinemas in Flims

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Hideaway

Dentists in Flims

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt N. Lisner

Train Stations in Flims

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Versam-Safien

Gas Stations in Flims

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruedi Rüssel

Banks in Flims

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Graubündner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisen

Shopping Malls in Flims

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stenna Flims

Breweries in Flims

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler
Calanda

Ski Resorts Near Flims

134 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pontresina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Flims

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Caiolo Sondrio Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Flims

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Flims
Post Flims Waldhaus

Treatment Centers in Flims

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehaklinik Bellikon (Standort Chur)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flims

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buhaul
Reformierte Kirche Fidaz
St. Joseph
St. Martin

Explore Near Flims

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
810 m (2,658 ft)
Area
22.8 km² (8.8 mi²)
Postal Code
7122

🇨🇭 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Flims.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Flims

What is the population of Flims?

Flims has a population of 2,536 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 492 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flims?

Flims has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Laax, GR 1,252 pop · 2.6 mi Bonaduz, GR 2,654 pop · 5.7 mi Ilanz, GR 2,321 pop · 5.8 mi Tamins, GR 1,160 pop · 5.8 mi Rhäzüns, GR 1,257 pop · 6.0 mi Domat, GR 6,817 pop · 7.9 mi Felsberg, GR 2,088 pop · 9.1 mi Cazis, GR 1,641 pop · 10.7 mi Breíl, GR 1,344 pop · 11.6 mi Chur, GR 35,373 pop · 11.8 mi Thusis, GR 2,572 pop · 12.1 mi Churwalden, GR 1,214 pop · 12.8 mi Untervaz, GR 2,303 pop · 13.3 mi Trimmis, GR 2,831 pop · 13.8 mi
Compare Flims with another city: