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Gampel, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Gampel is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 1,386. Elevation: 2,090 ft (637 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,386 Population 527/sq mi density
2,090 ft Elevation 637 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Gampel

Gampel

Gampel is a village and former municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The village of Gempel is located at the southern entrance to the Lötschental or Lötschen valley. The eastern border of the village is the Lonza river, which is also the district border and the border with the neighboring village of Steg.

People

Population1,386
Density527/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Population1,386
Population Density527 / sq mi
Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Coordinates46.3160°, 7.7421°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall294.7 inches (749 cm)

About Gampel

Gampel is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 1,386. The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet (637 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Gampel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°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 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,090 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below Switzerland avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density527/sq mi
Coordinates46.3160°N, 7.7421°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

892 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 76 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 145 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 112 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 142 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 131 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 102 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 140 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 138 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 140 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 57 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 146 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 50 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 120 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 11 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 146 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 141 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 34 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 79 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 49 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
August 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest
October 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Gampel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and September the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Gampel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orientierungschule - - - -
Primarschule Steg - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gampel

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ouistiti - MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gampel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Scierie
Bergführermuseum
Espace Ella Maillart
Festung Naters
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Heimatmuseum
le Musée des Patoisants
Lorihiischi
Lötschentaler Museum
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maskenkeller
Mini musée de Fang
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de la faune
Musée du Vélo
Museum auf der Burg
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Prioratskirche Niedergesteln
Saaser Museeum
Safranmuseum
Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong
Seilbahnmuseum
Spy World
The Wine Museum
Wafa-Hüs
Wine Museum
World Nature Forum

Libraries in Gampel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothek Linde0.0
Bibliothek Naters0.0
Bibliothèque d'Anniviers0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Institut universitaire de recherche sur l'histoire de l 'arc alpin0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
Gemeinde Saas-Fee0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Visp0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch0.0

Hotels in Gampel

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel B&B Gampel
Hotel du Pont

Restaurants in Gampel

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buffet Gampel
Buffet-Restaurant Üflängen
Jägerheim
Jägerstube
La Bruschetta
Mineur
Restaruant Trächu Hittu
Restaurant Bielti
Restaurant Park
Restaurant Seilbahn
Restaurant Sport
Rothis Western City
Steakhous Stocker
Stocker's Steak House
Tourist
Üflängen
Üflängen 21
Vallesia
Voyage

Cafes in Gampel

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2050 food&drnks
Mineur

Theatres in Gampel

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Festivalgelände Open Air Gampel
Open Air Gampel

Clinics in Gampel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regionales Gesundheitszentrum Gampel

Dentists in Gampel

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #4816408724
Luciano Klobas

Train Stations in Gampel

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gampel-Steg
Hohtenn

Gas Stations in Gampel

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BEBECO
BP
Fryand
Shell
Socar

Banks in Gampel

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank
UBS

Breweries in Gampel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Let it Beer
Suonen Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Gampel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gampel

128 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bielmonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pila 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monterosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champex-Lac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arolla 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lourtier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 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 - - -
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Druogno 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 - - -
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 - - -
Les Mosses 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 - - -
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 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 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 - - -
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 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gampel

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano fly-Small Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altiporto Chamois-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Meggiana Altiport-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
San Michele NO11-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gampel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poststelle Steg

Treatment Centers in Gampel

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gampel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle zu den Spitzen Steinen
Kirche Geburt Mariens
Kirche Hl. Familie
Kirche St. Barbara
Pfarrkirche St. Theodul
Spitzesteinen Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Area
6.8 km² (2.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3946

🇨🇭 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 Gampel

What is the population of Gampel?

Gampel has a population of 1,386 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 527 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gampel?

Gampel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 294.7 inches of snow.

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