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Flüelen, Switzerland

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Flüelen is a small town in Uri, Switzerland with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

2,000 Population 394/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Flüelen

Flüelen

Flüelen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.

People

Population2,000
Density394/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Population2,000
Population Density394 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates46.9048°, 8.6240°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceUri
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation98.8 inches (2,509 mm)
Annual Snowfall160.2 inches (407 cm)

About Flüelen

Flüelen is a small town in Switzerland (Uri) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 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.

Flüelen 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 1,414 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates46.9048°N, 8.6240°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

869 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 133 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 114 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 148 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 70 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 122 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 134 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 9 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 67 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 63 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 106 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 75 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 52 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 134 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 27 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 103 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 143 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 21 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 27 143 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 15 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Flüelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Flüelen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus Matte
Schulhaus Gehren
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Radio Stations near Flüelen

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
Radio Central MP3
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen AAC 48 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
Radio Eviva MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) MP3 128 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen AAC 96 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Vintageradio.ch MP3 128 kbps
WALTS WELT MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
80ies dot radio MP3
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) MP3 192 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio 3FACH MP3
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Jam On Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
JAMES FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Flüelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alphüttenmuseum
AlpTransit
Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus
Bergsturzmuseum
Bielensäge
Bundesbriefmuseum
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
Chärnehus
Diorama
Dörflihaus-Museum
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Forum der Schweizergeschichte
Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln
Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini
Fürenbär im Bärennest
Haus für Kunst Uri
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Uri
Hof Gersau
Hohle Gasse
Informationszentrum Morgarten
Isabella Kaiser
Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof
Kirchenschatzmuseum
Museum Cristallina
Naturkundesammlung
Panorama
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum
Schweizer Dufour Museum
Talmuseum Engelberg
Tell-Museum
Urner Mineralien-Museum
Urwaldpavillon

Libraries in Flüelen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Populara0.0
Bibliothek Ägerital0.0
Bibliothek Meggen0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Uri0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis0.0
Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, Schulbibliothek0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft0.0
Library of the Schwyz Canton0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Einsiedeln0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Root0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rotkreuz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil0.0
Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»0.0
Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri0.0
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz0.0
Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Flüelen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altdorfer Wuchämärcht
The Shops at Fänn Center
The Shops at Mütschi Center

Hotels in Flüelen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berglodge 37
Gasthaus Tourist

Restaurants in Flüelen

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anker
Apertura
Asia Garden Urnerhof
Berggasthaus Seeblick
Bergrestaurant Oberaxen
Bistro Eggberge
Edelweiss
Fiora
Gasthaus Eggberge
Gasthaus Tourist
Gotthard Pizzakurier & Restaurant
Linde
Ristorante Pizzeria da Sergio
Schützenstube
The Roots

Monuments in Flüelen

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anker
der Föhn

Castles in Flüelen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Rudenz

Dentists in Flüelen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adent Zahnarztzentrum

Train Stations in Flüelen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flüelen

Gas Stations in Flüelen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bootstankstelle
Shell

Gyms in Flüelen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raum Drei Yoga

Breweries in Flüelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ägeribier
Blattmann Bier
Brauerei Rosengarten
Getränke Lussi
Horseshoe Braueri
Keimling
Rigi Gold

Stadiums & Teams in Flüelen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Flüelen

102 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Nara – Leontica 0.0 $0
Prato Leventina 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Carì 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Vals 3000 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 $0
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Bannalp 0.0 $0
Ratzi – Spiringen 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
Elm 0.0 $0
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Braunwald 0.0 $0
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 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
Dreieck – Glarus 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
Skilift Mugi 0.0 $0
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 $0
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 $0
Schilt 0.0 $0
Flumserberg 0.0 $0
Rothenthurm 0.0 $0
Euthal 0.0 $0
Kerenzerberg 0.0 $0
Wägital 0.0 $0
Nollen – Unterägeri 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
Arvenbüel 0.0 $0
Amden 0.0 $0
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 $0
Wolzenalp 0.0 $0
Tanzboden 0.0 $0
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 $0
Atzmännig 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 $0
Hemberg 0.0 $0
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 $0
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 $0
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 $0
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Steg 0.0 $0
Schwellbrunn 0.0 $0
Degersheim 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Flüelen

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Locarno AirportSmall Airport
Lodrino Air BaseSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Flüelen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Filiale 6454 Flüelen

Treatment Centers in Flüelen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cereneo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flüelen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herz Jesu
Spielau

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Postal Code
6462

🇨🇭 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 Flüelen

What is the population of Flüelen?

Flüelen has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 394 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flüelen?

Flüelen 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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