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Lachen, Switzerland

Schwyz · Switzerland

Lachen is a small city in Schwyz, Switzerland with a population of 8,754. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,754 Population 4,891/sq mi density
1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Lachen

Nuolen ist ein Dorf der Gemeinde Wangen im Bezirk March des Kantons Schwyz in der Schweiz.

People

Population8,754
Density4,891/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Population8,754
Population Density4,891 / sq mi
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Coordinates47.1922°, 8.8532°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSchwyz
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Lachen

Lachen is a small city in Switzerland (Schwyz) with a population of 8,754. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Lachen

Lachen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1104 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -1° / 3.6° 61.5
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -1° / 5.2° 60.3
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F 2.1° / 10.2° 71.3
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.7° 80.4
May 14°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.8° 125.7
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.4° 127.6
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.3° 126.1
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 14.4° / 23.9° 119.2
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.1° 87.4
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 7.2° / 13.7° 85.2
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.6° 76.2
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -0.3° / 4° 83.5
Lachen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Switzerland avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density4,891/sq mi
Coordinates47.1922°N, 8.8532°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

770 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 129 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 136 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 98 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 68 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 114 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 140 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 130 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 129 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 38 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 32 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 68 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 141 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 49 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 49 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 23 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 47 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 10 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 33 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 145 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 51 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 6.1 in
July 42°F (6°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Lachen has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 9°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Lachen

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kantonsschule Ausserschwyz (KSA) - - - -
Schulhaus Tischmacherhof - - - -
Villa Monte - - - -
Kaufmännische Berufschule Lachen - - - -
Schulhaus am Park - - - -
Kantonsschule Ausserschwyz - - - -
Schulhaus Seefeld - - - -
Gerbi-Chindsgi - - - -
Schule Seefeld - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lachen

64 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kontrafunk (DE) information, news MP3 192 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
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
Kontrafunk news MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (AAC 64) conservative, news AAC 64 kbps
Radio Central - MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland - MP3
Kontrafunk (MP3 192) conservative, news MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (Mobil) news, opinion AAC 64 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
1000 Country Hits (DE) country music MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
GOAT Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
70's 80's 90's Riw Vintage Channel (DE) 128 kbit/s, 128 kbps MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen - AAC 48 kbps
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
Radio Eviva - MP3
Radio Munot - MP3 128 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio - MP3
LOUNGE-RADIO.COM - swiss made lounge radio, swiss made MP3 128 kbps
Ska World (DE) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Christmas (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
lounge-radio.com chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen - AAC 96 kbps
80ies dot radio - MP3
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
Vintageradio.ch - MP3 128 kbps
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Laut FM - Zwo (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Life 4 enjoy (DE) christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwei (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Easylounge (DE) smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio4TNG - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Jam On Radio - MP3 128 kbps
JAMES FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio 3FACH - MP3
Radio Sunshine (GB) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lachen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Brauerei
Anna Göldi-Museum
Antiquarische Gesellschaft Pfäffikon
Atelier und Skulpturengarten
Bäckereimuseum
Bechtler Stiftung
Bergwerkmuseum
Bundesbriefmuseum
Burg Maur
Burg Maur
Chärnehus
Diorama
Dorfmuseum Sool
Drechslerei Museum Chlithal
Dürstelerhaus
Eisenbahn-Sammlung Uster
Eisenbahnbetriebslabor Schweiz AG
Eisenbahnbetriebslabor Schweiz AG
enea Baummuseum
Erlebniswelt Toggenburg
Fahrzeug-Museum
Fahrzeug-Museum
Fahrzeug-Museum
FBW-Museum
Feuerwehr
Feuerwehr-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Flieger-Flab-Museum
Flieger-Flab-Museum
Forum der Schweizergeschichte
Fotomuseum
Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln
Gall'sche Offizin
Heimatkundliche Sammlung
Helen-Dahm-Museum
House of Läderach
Imkereimuseum
Indianland
Industrie Ensemble Bäretswil
Informationszentrum Morgarten
Johanna Spyri Museum
KMM Kulturzentrum
Kunst(Zeug)Haus
Kunsthaus
Landmaschinen und Geräte Sammlung-Spörri
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Museum "Alte Sagi"
Museum am Pfäffikersee
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Eva Wipf
Museum Eva Wipf
Museum Neuthal Textil- & Industriekultur
Museum Schloss Grüningen
Nähmaschinen-Museum
Naturzentrum Pfäffikersee
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Farb
Ortsmuseum Fischenthal
Ortsmuseum Hinwil
Ortsmuseum Hinwil
Ortsmuseum Meilen
Ortsmuseum Mühle
Ortsmuseum Mühle
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Panorama
Polenmuseum
Ritterhaus Bubikon
Sagi Maur
Sagi Maur
Sagi Stockrüti
Sauriermuseum Aathal
Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Schreibmaschinenmuseum Beck
Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona
Stricklerhuus
Toggenburger Museum
Toggenburger Schmiede- & Werkzeugmuseum
Uetiker Museum
Unicus GmbH
Urwaldpavillon
Verein "Alte Windenmacherei Brüngger Wyla"
Verein für ein Ortsmuseum in Turbenthal
Weinbaumuseum
Weinbaumuseum
Werftmuseum
WMB und UOeB

Libraries in Lachen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Aesch-Forch0.0
Bibliothek Aesch-Forch0.0
Bibliothek Altendorf0.0
Bibliothek der Sekundarschule Stägenbuck0.0
Bibliothek der Sekundarschule Stägenbuck0.0
Bibliothek Ebmatingen0.0
Bibliothek Ebmatingen0.0
Bibliothek Freienbach0.0
Bibliothek Gemeinde Egg0.0
Bibliothek Illnau0.0
Bibliothek Kirchberg0.0
Bibliothek Lindau0.0
Bibliothek Nänikon0.0
Bibliothek Russikon0.0
Bibliothek Rüti-Dürnten0.0
Bibliothek Tibet-Institut0.0
Bibliothek Turbenthal0.0
Bibliothek Uetikon0.0
Bibliothek Wangen-Brüttisellen0.0
Bibliothek Wangen-Brüttisellen0.0
Bibliothek Wetzikon0.0
Bibliothek Wildberg0.0
Bibliothek Zollikerberg0.0
Bibliothek Zollikerberg0.0
Bibliothek Zumikon0.0
Bibliothek Zumikon0.0
Bibliothekverein0.0
Dorfbibliothek Wernetshausen0.0
Gemeinde- u. Schulbibliothek0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Herrliberg0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Herrliberg0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Maur0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Maur0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Bubikon0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Fällanden0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Fällanden0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Fehraltorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Meilen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Richterswil0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Stäfa0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wald0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wollerau0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Lib4RI0.0
Lib4RI0.0
Library of the Schwyz Canton0.0
Ludothek und BiBLiothek0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil0.0
Mediothek0.0
Mediothek0.0
Mediothek Bäretswil0.0
Mediothek Freienbach0.0
Mediothek Lachen0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Einsiedeln0.0
Polish Library0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Greifensee0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Greifensee0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Hombrechtikon0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Oetwil am See0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wila0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolfhausen0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek Hirzel0.0
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz0.0
Stadt- und Regionalbibilothek0.0
Stadtarchiv & Kläui Bibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Dübendorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Effretikon0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wädenswil0.0
Städtli-Bibliothek0.0
Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin0.0
SwissJazzOrama0.0
Turnhalle und Bibliothek Hittnau0.0
Übersetzerhaus Looren0.0

Farmers Markets in Lachen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorf-Märt
Fyrobig Märt
Griifeseemer Wuchemärt
Griifeseemer Wuchemärt
Markthalle
Markthalle Toggenburg
Märtplatz
Stadthausplatz
stauberhof.ch
Wetziker Wuchemärt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Lachen

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel am Kreisel
Marina Lachen
Schäfli
Zum Bären

Restaurants in Lachen

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D.O.C.
Gasthuus Oberdorf
Haihappen
Il Fagottino
Kapelle Restaurant & Steakhouse
L'AC
Mekong Thai Take Away
Oh! Sushi
Oliveiras
Osteria Vista
OX
OX Asian Cuisine
Pizzeria Cinquecento
Pizzeria Napulé
Pöstli
Restaurant Flugplatz
Restaurant Pizzeria Dörfli
Restaurant zum Kreuzplatz
Ristorante Caminetto
Riyas Wine Loft
Santé (Spitalrestaurant)
Schäfli
Steinegg
Thai Kitchen
The Steakhouse
Zum Bären

Cafes in Lachen

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Konditorei Knobel
Clansico
Habermacher
Knobel
Peti-Café
Schefer
Steiner
Venezia Gelato
Wüst Bäckerei

Monuments in Lachen

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exodus

Dentists in Lachen

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #225207924
Dr. med. dent. Jürg Willi
Ortho Lachen
Zahnärzte Zentrum Lachen
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. med. dent. Susanne Schönheid

Veterinaries in Lachen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kleintiermedizinisches Zentrum vet4pet

Train Stations in Lachen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lachen SZ

Gas Stations in Lachen

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
Agrola
Oil! tank & go
Ruedi Rüssel

Banks in Lachen

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank LLB
Credit Suisse
Raiffeisen
Raiffeisen
Schwyzer Kantonalbank
UBS

Shopping Malls in Lachen

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obersee Center

Gyms in Lachen

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness
CH #797571540
Physiotherapie & Fitness Studio Fremouw
Sportz Center Lachen GmbH

Breweries in Lachen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bier Factory
Brauerei Adler
Brauerei im Berg
Brauerei Rosengarten
Brauerei Seebueb
Brauerei Sudwerk AG
Brauerei Tüüfelsbräu
Brauerei Uster
Brauverein Fischenthal
Monsterbräu
Monsterbräu
Octopus-Bräu
Pilgrim
Raader Quell
VONI Brauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Lachen

TeamLeagueDivision
Kunsteisbahn Im Chreis

Ski Resorts Near Lachen

91 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 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 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lachen

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Blumberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Heiligenberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Pfullendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Reiselfingen Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lachen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poststelle Lachen

Treatment Centers in Lachen

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
mediX Praxis Dübendorf
Rehaklinik Dussnang
RehaZentrum Wald Hauptgebäude
Zürcher RehaZentren | Klinik Wald

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lachen

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche
Kapelle St. Wendelin
Kapelle zur schmerzhaften Muttergottes
Kath. Kirche Nuolen
Katholische Pfarrkirche Heilig-Kreuz
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Martin
Neuapostolische Kirche Lachen SZ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
410 m (1,345 ft)

🇨🇭 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 Lachen

What is the population of Lachen?

Lachen has a population of 8,754 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 4,891 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lachen?

Lachen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.

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