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Gampelen, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Gampelen is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 732. Elevation: 1,430 ft (436 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

732 Population 137/sq mi density
1,430 ft Elevation 436 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Gampelen

Gampelen

Gampelen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Gampelen should not be confused with the municipality Gampel in the canton of Valais.

People

Population732
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Population732
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Coordinates47.0120°, 7.0577°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)

About Gampelen

Gampelen is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 732. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet (436 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Gampelen

Gampelen has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.8° 49.8
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -1.8° / 5.6° 42.8
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 1° / 10.8° 52.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15° 64.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8° / 19.2° 85.8
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23° 87.2
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.5° 91.2
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25° 90.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 19.9° 73.8
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 86.2
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 66.0
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -1.1° / 4.2° 64.0
Gampelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates47.0120°N, 7.0577°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

806 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 19 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 138 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 128 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 124 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 48 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 66 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 139 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 70 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 130 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 123 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 89 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 39 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 58 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 102 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 71 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 120 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 81 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 8 112 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 76 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Gampelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Gampelen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulplatz Gampelen
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Radio Stations near Gampelen

50 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
Spoon Radio rock MP3 192 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Rouge classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rockstar Radio classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Radio R christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Option Musique classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres MP3 128 kbps
Electrons Libres MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps

Museums in Gampelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(Futur) Musée d'histoire naturelle
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Müller
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Chemin de fer du Kaeserberg
Chez Camille Bloch
Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Espace Jean Tinguely
Galeries de l'histoire
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
Haus Schwab
Hôtel de Ville
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
L'Atelier
La Chaumière
Laténium
Le Galetas des Pompiers
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Musée BIBLE+ORIENT
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'Art & d'Histoire
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'histoire naturelle
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'aviation militaire
Musée de Morat
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée des Grenouilles
Musée du Ski
Musée du tram
Musée du Vélo
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée militaire
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Roger Monney
Musée Romain
Musée Romain de Vallon
Musée suisse de la machine à coudre
Musée suisse de la marionnette
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Museum Sein und Schein
Muzoo
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Photoforum
Planet Omega Museum
Rebbaumuseum Hof
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Sensler Museum
SMEM Playroom
Swiss Bier Museum
Swiss Museum for Electronic Music Instruments
Swiss Viper Museum
Vivarium

Libraries in Gampelen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
BiblioGYB0.0
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothek - Gemeinde Mühleberg0.0
Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothèque "Derrière La Tour "0.0
Bibliothèque "Le cheval savant"0.0
Bibliothèque Biremont0.0
Bibliothèque BP2 Sc. éc. et soc.0.0
Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Fribourg - site Beauregard0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cugy0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Givisiez0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Granges-Paccot0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Aubin0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Villars-sur-Glâne0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Villars-sur-Glâne0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque d'Avenches0.0
Bibliothèque de Bevaix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école d'ingénierie et d'architecture0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école de santé Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute école de travail social de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de langues et littératures (BLL-MIS)0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des Arts et Métiers0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale La Passade0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle "LivrEchange" de Fribourg0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo0.0
Bibliothèque interfacultaire d'histoire et de théologie0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque régionale Avry0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Belfaux0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Marly0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque Rémy Goumaz0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
Institut du monde antique et byzantin0.0
la petite bpu0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
MEMO0.0
Office du livre fribourgeois0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebibliothek St. Antoni0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0

Farmers Markets in Gampelen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché d'En Bas
Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac
Marché de Neuchâtel
Marché de Payerne
Marché du centre-ville
Marché du quartier de Pérolles
Marché du quartier du Bourg / Burgquartiermarkt
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz

Restaurants in Gampelen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rasthof Platanenhof
Rothaus
Steakhouse Gampelen

Cafes in Gampelen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anker Stübli

Castles in Gampelen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Gampelen

Zoos in Gampelen

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo Rothaus

Train Stations in Gampelen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gampelen

Gas Stations in Gampelen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Miniprix
Tankstelle Platanenhof

Breweries in Gampelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badhaus Bräu
Beer station
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie la Marmotte
Brasserie Quantique
dear.beer
Fleur de Lyss
Freiburger Biermanufaktur
Fri-Mousse
L'Avenir
La Comète
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Mon œil bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Gampelen

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Ski Resorts Near Gampelen

85 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gampelen

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gampelen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poststelle 3236 Gampelen

Treatment Centers in Gampelen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea
Rehabil
Rehaklinik Tschugg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
438 m (1,437 ft)
Area
2.1 km² (0.8 mi²)
Founded
1888
Postal Code
2074

🇨🇭 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 Gampelen

What is the population of Gampelen?

Gampelen has a population of 732 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gampelen?

Gampelen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

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