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Langnau, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Langnau is a small city in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 8,784. Elevation: 2,221 ft (677 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

8,784 Population 361/sq mi density
2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Langnau

Langnau

Langnau im Emmental is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population8,784
Density361/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Population8,784
Population Density361 / sq mi
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Coordinates46.9394°, 7.7874°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Langnau

Langnau is a small city in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 8,784. The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Langnau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates46.9394°N, 7.7874°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

868 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 51 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 133 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 130 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 73 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 122 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 135 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 121 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 114 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 93 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 85 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 116 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 73 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 80 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 19 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 56 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 27 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in

Langnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Langnau

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Höhenweg Schulhaus
HPS
neue HPS
Hinterdorf Kindergarten
Oberfrittenbach
Primarschule Gohl
Schulhaus Chammershus
Sekundarschule Langnau
Schule Oberfeld
Rudolf Steiner Schule
HPS
neue HPS
Kindergarten Hinterdorf
Bildungszentrum Emme
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Radio Stations near Langnau

44 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
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies MP3
RADIO BERN1 MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 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
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drachenblut MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Langnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
alter Bären
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorf- und Glasmuseum
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Flechtmuseum
Galerie im Park
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kulturmühle
Kunstmuseum Thun
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Ronmühle
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Nagelschmiede
Panzermuseum Thun
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz
Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Sensorium
Spanschachtelmuseum
Stadtmühle Willisau
Thun Panorama
Wiggertaler Museum
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Langnau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bilbliothek Brienz0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Langnau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Honig
Thuner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Langnau

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emmenthal
Hirschen
Landgasthaus Bärau

Restaurants in Langnau

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bädli
Bären
Hirschen
Hotel Bahnhof
Jäger
Migros Restaurant
Pizzeria Fantasia
Sonne
Spital Restaurant
Turm Garden

Cafes in Langnau

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buffet Langnau
harmony
Käpt'n Hoger
Mühli Kafi
Pöstli

Cinemas in Langnau

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kupferschmiede Langnau

Theatres in Langnau

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kellertheater
Kirchgemeindehaus
Kupferschmiede Langnau
Musikschule Langnau

Monuments in Langnau

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Den Opfern unseres Friedens

Castles in Langnau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Spitzenberg

Veterinaries in Langnau

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #1027856324
Kleintierpraxis

Train Stations in Langnau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Langnau im Emmental

Gas Stations in Langnau

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #1340200200
CH #2046481746
CH #2046481751
CH #418028689
Ruedi Rüssel
Tamoil

Banks in Langnau

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BEKB
Raiffeisen
Valiant Bank

Breweries in Langnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blackwell
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Langnau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Langnau

106 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 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
Les Mosses 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
Château-d'Oex 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
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
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
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 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
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 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
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Langnau

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis 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
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Langnau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Schloss Seeburg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Langnau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alttäufergemeinde Emmental (Mennoniten)
Evangelisches Gemeinschaftswerk
Friedhofskapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
736 m (2,415 ft)
Area
60.3 km² (23.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3537

🇨🇭 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 Langnau

What is the population of Langnau?

Langnau has a population of 8,784 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 361 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Langnau?

Langnau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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