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Kriens, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Kriens is a small city in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 25,010. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

25,010 Population 2,058/sq mi density
1,562 ft Elevation 476 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Kriens

Kriens

Kriens is a city and a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.

People

Population25,010
Density2,058/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Population25,010
Population Density2,058 / sq mi
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Coordinates47.0311°, 8.2855°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceLucerne
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation98.8 inches (2,509 mm)
Annual Snowfall160.2 inches (407 cm)

About Kriens

Kriens is a small city in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 25,010. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Kriens

Kriens has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1419 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 29°F -11.1° / 8° 90.0
Feb 2°C / 36°F -9.3° / 12.6° 71.3
Mar 4°C / 39°F -5.8° / 15.8° 92.1
Apr 6.8°C / 44°F -5° / 18.8° 92.3
May 10.8°C / 51°F 1.3° / 21.6° 159.1
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 7.8° / 27.2° 151.9
Jul 18.1°C / 64°F 8.2° / 29° 153.9
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 8.4° / 29.2° 150.5
Sep 14°C / 57°F 3.7° / 25.4° 115.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 1.7° / 21.5° 119.3
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -7° / 15.3° 99.9
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -10.9° / 9.9° 123.6
Kriens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density2,058/sq mi
Coordinates47.0311°N, 8.2855°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 98 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 90 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 143 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 142 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 96 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 37 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 83 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 117 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 69 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 93 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 122 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 95 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 94 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 140 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 97 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 49 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 39 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 53 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 30 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 41 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in

Kriens has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Kriens

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amlehn — — — —
Brunnmatt — — — —
Gabeldingen — — — —
Meiersmatt — — — —
Schulhaus Feldmühle — — — —
Roggern — — — —
Kirchbühl — — — —
Krauer — — — —
Bleiche — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kriens

63 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
SRF 4 News news, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Energy Zürich (NRJ) mainstream, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pilatus — MP3
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA — MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio Central — MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland — MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen — AAC 48 kbps
Radio Eviva — MP3
VirginRadio rock MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio — MP3
Radio BeO — MP3 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
80ies dot radio — MP3
Radio Drachenblut — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight — MP3 128 kbps
WALTS WELT — MP3 64 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
Vintageradio.ch — MP3 128 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen — AAC 96 kbps
Jam On Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio4TNG — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Sunshine (GB) — MP3 192 kbps
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio 3FACH — MP3
RTS La Première — AAC 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
JAMES FM — MP3 128 kbps
Kanal K — MP3
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kriens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bourbaki Panorama
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
ChocoWelt
Dorfmuseum
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Festung Fürigen
Fischereimuseum
Frey Näpfli Stiftung
Fürenbär im Bärennest
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Haus der Instrumente
Haus zum Dolder
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Kleinkraftwerk Ottenbach
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Hof Gersau
Hohle Gasse
Isabella Kaiser
KKLB
KKLB Kunst Trip
Kultur- und Heimatmuseum
Kunsthaus Sursee Vier
Kunsthaus Zug
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Burg Zug
Museum für Urgeschichte
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum Schneggli
Museum TLF-Club Inwil
Nicola Erni Collection
Nicola Erni Collection
Ortsmuseum
Pegasus Small World
Puppenhausmuseum Luzern
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Rathaus Sempach
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Richard Wagner Museum
Rosengart Collection
Sägerei Weissenbach
Sagi Menziken
Salzmagazin
Sandstein Museum
Schloss Heidegg
Schlossmuseum Beromünster
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
St. Urbanhof
Sust
Swiss Chocolate Adventure
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Tabakmuseum
Talmuseum Engelberg
Teddybär-Museum
Winkelriedhaus
Ziegeleimuseum Cham
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Kriens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Adligenswil0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Buchrain0.0
Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern0.0
Bibliothek Ebikon0.0
Bibliothek Hausen am Albis0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur0.0
Bibliothek Horw0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Knonau0.0
Bibliothek Ludothek Hünenberg0.0
Bibliothek Meggen0.0
Bibliothek Mettmenstetten0.0
Bibliothek Muri0.0
Bibliothek Obfelden0.0
Bibliothek Ottenbach0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek Sempach0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau0.0
Bibliothek Zug0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Stans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burg0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Cham0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Menziken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Reinach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sins0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz0.0
Mediothek PH Zug0.0
Regionalbibliothek Affoltern am Albis0.0
Regionalbibliothek Hochdorf0.0
Regionalbibliothek Sursee0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Beinwil am See0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschenbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Gontenschwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Hohenrain0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Inwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Mühlau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Root0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rotkreuz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen0.0
Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»0.0
Schulbibliothek Leimbach0.0
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern0.0
Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern0.0

Farmers Markets in Kriens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Christbaummarkt Nationalquai
Christbaummarkt Helvetiaplatz
Christbaummarkt Schweizerhofquai
Dorfmärt Cham
Fischmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Fischmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Flohmarkt Vögeligärtli (Pilotprojekt ab 2022)
Friedli's Markthalle
Herbstmesse Luzern
Luzerner Handwerksmarkt
Marktplatz
Monats-Warenmarkt
Samstagsmarkt
Sarner Wochenmarkt
Stanser Wochenmarkt
The Shops at Fänn Center
The Shops at Mütschi Center
Weihnachtsmarkt Venite
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Wochenmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Wochenmarkt Jesuitenplatz
Wochenmarkt Rathausquai

Hotels in Kriens

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boutique Hotel Himmelrich
Holiday Inn Express Luzern - Kriens

Restaurants in Kriens

37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Accademia
Al Forno
Artstätte Bürestubli
Berghaus Ricketschwändi
Bergheim Gibelegg
Central
Da Marcello
Dorschnei
Fischerstübli
Fratelli
Giovannini's
Himmelrich
Hohle Gasse
Jack's Cevap House
Koreana
Krienseregg
La Pasteria
Linden Grill Haus
Migros Restaurant
Militärgarten
Naturfreundehaus Krienseregg
Neuhof
Nooch Asian Kitchen
Planchai
Ranch
Restaurant 1944
Restaurant Allmend - Kegelsporthalle
Restaurant Hofmatt
Restaurant Pallino
Schlimgrüebli
Siesta
Skihütte Mülimäs
TCA
Thai Khon Kaen
Uno e Piu
Wirtschaft zum Schützenhaus
Wirtshaus Wichlern

Cafes in Kriens

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baratié
Baroco
Café Tacuba Eichwald
Caffe Morgenstern
Kaffa

Theatres in Kriens

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Théâtre Kriens-Luzern
Südpol

Castles in Kriens

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Schauensee

Veterinaries in Kriens

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Wydenhof

Gas Stations in Kriens

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Avia Tankstelle
BEBECO
CH #5018103221
Coop
Ernst Hess
Migrol Service Kriens
Migrol Tankstelle
Shell Kriens
Tankstelle

Banks in Kriens

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luzerner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisenbank Pilatus
UBS

Shopping Malls in Kriens

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hofmatt Kriens
Schappe Center

Gyms in Kriens

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness
PureGym
Unique

Breweries in Kriens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1386 Brauerei
Brauerei Baar
BrauGarage
Brauhuus 531
BrauStation
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Getränke Lussi
Götter Brauerei
Horseshoe Braueri
Keimling
Luzerner Bier Brauerei
Mikrobrauerei 6078
Reib Bier
Rigi Gold
Schluckspecht

Stadiums & Teams in Kriens

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Ski Resorts Near Kriens

97 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Brunni 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wasen i.E. 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eigenthal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stoos 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schüpfheim 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eggberge 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eggiwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chuderhüsi 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bannalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schratten Flühli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schafmatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Röhrenmoos 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Langenbruck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Steg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwengimatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Bennau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Raten 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sattelegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Friherrenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wägital 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Euthal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rothenthurm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hergiswil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cioss Prato 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Realp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kiental 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Carì 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kandersteg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Faltschen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prato Leventina 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nara – Leontica 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gluringen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bellwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mogno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Lauchernalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aletsch Arena 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Blatten Belalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Val Formazza 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wilern 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Homberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Linden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Engelberg-Brunni 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 — — —
Eriz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jeizinen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hubelweid 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Habkern 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 — — $0 — — —
First – Grindelwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aeschiallmend 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Kriens

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base—Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base—Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Ambri Airport—Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield—Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field—Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield—Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield—Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield—Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield—Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield—Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field—Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield—Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield—Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base—Small Airport
Lommis Airfield—Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster 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
Schmerlat Airfield—Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield—Small Airport
Thun Airfield—Small Airport
Triengen Airfield—Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield—Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Kriens

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Kriens

Treatment Centers in Kriens

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cereneo
Kinder-Reha Schweiz
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kriens

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bruder Klaus
Galluskirche
Kirche St. Franziskus
Kirchenzentrum Johannes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
490 m (1,608 ft)
Area
27.3 km² (10.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6012

🇨🇭 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 Kriens

What is the population of Kriens?

Kriens has a population of 25,010 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 2,058 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kriens?

Kriens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.

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