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Kandersteg, Switzerland
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Kandersteg is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 1,123. Elevation: 3,845 ft (1,172 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).
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About Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a very significant part of its economic life today. It offers outdoor activities year-round, with hiking trails and mountain climbing as well as downhill and cross-country skiing. Kandersteg hosted the ski jumping and Nordic combined parts of the 2018 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,123 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4947°, 7.6733° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Bern |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.5 inches (2,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 294.7 inches (749 cm) |
About Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 1,123. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet (1,172 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4947°N, 7.6733°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 | 72 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 35 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 67 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Kandersteg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (3.0").
Schools in Kandersteg
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primar und Realschule Kandersteg | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kandersteg
30 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 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 | |
| Vibration Zen Relax | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 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 | |
| Radio BeO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ouistiti | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Break Radio | hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Vertical Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais - 100% Français | france | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kandersteg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agenstein Haus | ||||
| Art & Collections | ||||
| Brünig Dampfbahn BDB | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Bönigen | ||||
| Espace Ella Maillart | ||||
| Flechtmuseum | ||||
| Fondation Opale | ||||
| Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures | ||||
| Galerie St. Laurent | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Lötschentaler Museum | ||||
| Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke | ||||
| Maskenkeller | ||||
| Mühle | ||||
| Musée de la faune | ||||
| Musée du Vélo | ||||
| Museum auf der Burg | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik | ||||
| Prioratskirche Niedergesteln | ||||
| Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong | ||||
| Schloss Hünegg | ||||
| Schloss Spiez | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Oberhofen | ||||
| Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum | ||||
| Schynige Platte Bahn | ||||
| Seilbahnmuseum | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum Spiez | ||||
| Spy World | ||||
| St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen | ||||
| The Wine Museum | ||||
| Wafa-Hüs | ||||
| Wine Museum |
Libraries in Kandersteg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Adelboden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Spiez | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wimmis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Marin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bödeli Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Visp | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kandersteg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markthalle Frutigen |
Hotels in Kandersteg
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kandersteg
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kandersteg
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kandersteg
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kandersteg
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kandersteg
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kandersteg
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kandersteg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie La Sierrvoise | ||||
| Brauerei Haarige Kuh | ||||
| Let it Beer | ||||
| Suonen Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Kandersteg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kandersteg
128 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torgnon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Antagnod | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévacol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur Val Ferret | 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 | — | — | — |
| Les Marecottes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 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 | — | — | — |
| Leysin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wilern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 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 | — | — | — |
| Rochers de Naye | 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 | — | — | — |
| Le Moléson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chia | 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 | — | — | — |
| Mont-Gibloux | 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 | — | — | — |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Linden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schratten Flühli | 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 | — | — | — |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kandersteg
46 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 |
| Altiporto Chamois | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bex Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens 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 de Talèfre 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 |
| Langenthal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster 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 |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kandersteg
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Leukerbad Klinik | ||
| Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kandersteg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel | |
| Kloster Dhammapala | |
| Reformierte Kirche |
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What is the population of Kandersteg?
Kandersteg has a population of 1,123 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 39.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kandersteg?
Kandersteg 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.