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Grächen, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Grächen is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 1,362. Elevation: 5,305 ft (1,617 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,362 Population 40/sq mi density
5,305 ft Elevation 1,617 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Grächen

Grächen

Grächen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

People

Population1,362
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation5,305 ft (1,617 m)
Population1,362
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation5,305 ft (1,617 m)
Coordinates46.1953°, 7.8375°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall179.5 inches (456 cm)

About Grächen

Grächen is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 1,362. The city sits at an elevation of 5,305 feet (1,617 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Grächen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,305 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below Switzerland avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,305 ft (1,617 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.1953°N, 7.8375°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 179.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 144 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 91 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 106 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 145 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 116 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 127 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 143 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 43 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 127 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 137 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 133 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 113 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 22 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 45 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 43 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 70 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 84 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 60 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Grächen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Grächen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Embd - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grächen

9 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 Chablais - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grächen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpmuseum
Bergführermuseum
Erlebniswelt Aletsch
Espace Ella Maillart
Festung Naters
Galerie St. Laurent
Lorihiischi
Lötschentaler Museum
Maskenkeller
Matterhorn Museum
Miniera d'oro della Guja
Musée de la faune
Museo Casa del Minatore
Museo Casa Walser
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museum auf der Burg
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Prioratskirche Niedergesteln
Saaser Museeum
Safranmuseum
Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong
Wafa-Hüs
World Nature Forum
Zooom The Matterhorn

Libraries in Grächen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Linde0.0
Bibliothek Naters0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Institut universitaire de recherche sur l'histoire de l 'arc alpin0.0
Gemeinde Bibliothek0.0
Gemeinde Saas-Fee0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Visp0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch0.0

Hotels in Grächen

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eden
Gädi
Goldbiel
Grächerhof
Hotel Abendruh
Hotel Alpha
Hotel Desirée
Hotel Hannigalp & Spa
Hotel Montana
Hotel Sonne
Mountain Lodge
St. Jakob
Stutz
Walliserhof
Zum See

Restaurants in Grächen

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bärgji Alp
Hannigalp
Jägerstube
Kuhstall
La Torre
Le Chalet
Mountain Lodge
Paletti
Piazza
Thomas-Platter-Stube
Walliser-Kanne
Weisshorn
Zum See

Cafes in Grächen

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café 13 Etoiles
Café Central
Muri’s Café zur Bäckerei
Thomas Platter Stube

Train Stations in Grächen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalpetran

Gas Stations in Grächen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
CH #645523977

Banks in Grächen

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Shopping Malls in Grächen

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milleggapark

Breweries in Grächen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Suonen Bräu
Zermatt Matterhorn Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Grächen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grächen

123 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Champorcher 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 - - -
Mottarone Ski Park 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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 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 - - -
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 - - -
Cioss Prato 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 - - -
Realp 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 - - -

Airports Near Grächen

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Biella-Cerrione Airfield-Medium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club-Small 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
Cascina Colombare Airfield-Small Airport
Cerreto Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Cossato Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield-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
Rovasenda 2000 Airfield-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
San Michele NO11-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Volopuro Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Grächen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leukerbad Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grächen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle Dreifaltigkeit
Kapelle Rittinen
Kirche Grächen
Lourdes-Kapelle
Petrus und Paulus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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 Grächen

What is the population of Grächen?

Grächen has a population of 1,362 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grächen?

Grächen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 179.5 inches of snow.

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