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Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Herzogenbuchsee is a small city in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 5,522. Elevation: 1,555 ft (474 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

5,522 Population 913/sq mi density
1,555 ft Elevation 474 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Herzogenbuchsee

Herzogenbuchsee

Herzogenbuchsee is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population5,522
Density913/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Population5,522
Population Density913 / sq mi
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Coordinates47.1880°, 7.7062°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,364 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Herzogenbuchsee

Herzogenbuchsee is a small city in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 5,522. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Herzogenbuchsee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°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 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density913/sq mi
Coordinates47.1880°N, 7.7062°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 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 57 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 149 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 145 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 143 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 84 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 125 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 109 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 110 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 136 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 75 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 135 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 96 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 80 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 141 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 51 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 74 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 55 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Herzogenbuchsee has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Herzogenbuchsee

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oberstufe Spezialtrakt
Mittelholz
Oberstufe
Mittelholz
Mittelholz
Mittelholz
Mittelholz
Oberstufe Süd
Turnhalle
Mittelholzschulhaus
Oberstufe Ost
Aula
Oberstufe Musik
Oberstufe Nord Hauptgebäude
Primar- und Realschule Thörigen
Schulhaus Rosenweg
Schulhaus Hubel
Schulhaus Burg
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Radio Stations near Herzogenbuchsee

58 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA MP3
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies MP3
RADIO BERN1 MP3
Radio Swiss Classic AAC 96 kbps
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Radio Basilisk MP3 128 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 3 AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News AAC 48 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland AAC 48 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radiopolis MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 AAC 48 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle AAC 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drachenblut MP3 128 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) OGG 2000 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Virus AAC 40 kbps
Kanal K MP3
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Herzogenbuchsee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A3669 Lobisei
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Altes Zeughaus
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Chüechlihaus
Colanis Welt
Der Kleine Prinz und seine Welt
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Extraball
Galerie im Park
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Haus der Museen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Aarburg
Industriemuseum Emmenkanal Luterbach
IPFO Haus der Fotografie
Keramikmuseum Matzendorf
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Kosciuszko Museum
Kulturmühle
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Kunstmuseum Olten
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
Kunstverein Olten
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Museum Blumenstein
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum Haar und Kamm
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Langenthal
Museum Laufental
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Museum Zofingen
Museum zum Feld
Nagelschmiede
Naturmuseum
Ortsmuseum Oftringen
Römischer Mosaikboden
Römischer Mosaikboden
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Sauriermuseum Bellach
Schloss Waldegg
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Sensorium
SiLO12 Das Industriemuseum zum Thema Stein.
Steinmuseum Solothurn
Synthorama
Tanksäulenmuseum
Tanksäulenmuseum
Walter Eglin Museum
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Herzogenbuchsee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek am Guisanplatz BiG0.0
Bibliothek Breitenbach0.0
Bibliothek Campus Muristalden0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek HAFL0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Langenthal0.0
Bibliothek Laubegg0.0
Bibliothek Laupersdorf0.0
Bibliothek Oftringen0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bildungszentrum Zofingen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Oberdorf0.0
Gemeinde-Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Dulliken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Strengelbach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Tenniken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Zollikofen0.0
Hochschulbibliothek FHNW Olten0.0
Jugendbibliothek Olten0.0
Lesepavillon Rosengarten0.0
Ludothek Langenthal0.0
Mediothek Roggwil0.0
Musikbibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Murgenthal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothrist0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Aarburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zofingen0.0
Stedtlibibliothek0.0
Volksbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Herzogenbuchsee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Laufen
Dorfplatz
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Wochenmarkt Solothurn

Hotels in Herzogenbuchsee

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreuz

Restaurants in Herzogenbuchsee

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chrump
Coop Restaurant
Da Luca
Dahlia Restaurant
Döner Bey
Frohsinn
Groggi
Moosbutz
Mosteli
National
Restaurant Hirschen
Restaurant Post
Sonne
Speiserestaurant Forst
Thai-Tuk-Tuk
Wandee

Clinics in Herzogenbuchsee

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ärztehuus Buchsi
Buchsi Praxis
Klinik Wysshölzli

Dentists in Herzogenbuchsee

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B. Nikitovic
M. Rüegg
Stampfli

Veterinaries in Herzogenbuchsee

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis buchsi-vet AG

Train Stations in Herzogenbuchsee

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herzogenbuchsee

Gas Stations in Herzogenbuchsee

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #1946159902
CH #218552809
CH #2356946043
CH #295882981
CH #6503094668
CH #7649685748
Landi
Migrol

Banks in Herzogenbuchsee

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bernerland Bank
Clientis Bank Oberaargau
Raiffeisen
UBS

Gyms in Herzogenbuchsee

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

formabella Lady-Fitness

Breweries in Herzogenbuchsee

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Blackwell
Brauerei Föifliberbier
Brunos Brauerei
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Chastelbach-Brauerei
Degenbier
Einsiedelei
Hofbraui
Kleinbrauerei faex
Langenthaler Bierbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Herzogenbuchsee

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Herzogenbuchsee

78 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Kiental 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
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0

Airports Near Herzogenbuchsee

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Reiselfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Herzogenbuchsee

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AarReha Zofingen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herzogenbuchsee

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CGO Christliche Gemeinde im Oberaargau
Katholische Kirche Herzogenbuchsee
Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz
Reformierte Kirche Herzogenbuchsee

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
455 m (1,493 ft)
Postal Code
3372

🇨🇭 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 Herzogenbuchsee

What is the population of Herzogenbuchsee?

Herzogenbuchsee has a population of 5,522 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 913 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herzogenbuchsee?

Herzogenbuchsee has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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