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Gsteig, Switzerland
Bern · Switzerland
Gsteig is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 946. Elevation: 2,008 ft (612 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gsteig
Gsteig bei Gstaad is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Gsteig was formerly known by the French name of Châtelet.
People
Climate
| Population | 946 |
| Population Density | 245 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6651°, 7.8730° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Bern |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.7 inches (53 cm) |
About Gsteig
Gsteig is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 946. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6651°N, 7.8730°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 50 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 10 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in |
Gsteig has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 24°F in February to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (3.2").
Schools in Gsteig
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule Wilderswil | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gsteig
29 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 | |
| Radio Pilatus | — | MP3 | |
| Jazz | Radio Swiss | jazz, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop | Radio Swiss | mp3, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BERN1 | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Suisse Classique | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tell | folklore, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Neo1 | local news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic | Radio Swiss | classical, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern (NRJ) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bear Metal Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic French | classical, french | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RFJ | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Gsteig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alter Bären | ||||
| Brünig Dampfbahn BDB | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Bönigen | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg | ||||
| Hangar 1 | ||||
| Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Thun | ||||
| Mühle | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Schloss Hünegg | ||||
| Schloss Spiez | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Oberhofen | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Thun | ||||
| Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz | ||||
| Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum | ||||
| Schynige Platte Bahn | ||||
| Seilbahnmuseum | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum Spiez | ||||
| Spy World | ||||
| St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen | ||||
| Thun Panorama | ||||
| Trauffer |
Libraries in Gsteig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Hilterfingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Spiez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wimmis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothek Brienz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Schangnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Thun | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gsteig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honig | |||||
| Markthalle Frutigen | |||||
| Thuner Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Gsteig
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gsteig
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gsteig
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gsteig
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gsteig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Haarige Kuh | ||||
| Jungfrau Bräu | ||||
| Thunbier |
Stadiums & Teams in Gsteig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gsteig
126 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandval | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Röti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gsteig
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alpnach Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | — | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Olten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gsteig
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Schloss Seeburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gsteig
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirche Gsteig |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gsteig
What is the population of Gsteig?
Gsteig has a population of 946 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gsteig?
Gsteig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 20.7 inches of snow.