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Lungern, Switzerland
Obwalden · Switzerland
Lungern is a small town in Obwalden, Switzerland with a population of 1,921. Elevation: 2,349 ft (716 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lungern
Lungern is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It encompasses Lake Lungern and, besides the village of Lungern, the settlements of Bürglen, Kaiserstuhl and Obsee.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,921 |
| Population Density | 107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7858°, 8.1598° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Obwalden |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,946 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
About Lungern
Lungern is a small town in Switzerland (Obwalden) with a population of 1,921. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet (716 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7858°N, 8.1598°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 | 26 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 16 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Lungern has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.7").
Schools in Lungern
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulhaus Grossmatt | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lungern
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio | trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits | latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eviva | - | MP3 | |
| Radio BeO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jam On Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAMES FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Adonia-KidsRadio | children, christian | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lungern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bürgenstockbahn Museum | ||||
| Festung Fürigen | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg | ||||
| Frey Näpfli Stiftung | ||||
| Glasi Hergiswil | ||||
| Hangar 1 | ||||
| Haus der Instrumente | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historisches Museum Obwalden | ||||
| Museum Bruder Klaus | ||||
| Museum der Landschaft Hasli | ||||
| Museum im Bellpark | ||||
| Salzmagazin | ||||
| Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz | ||||
| Schynige Platte Bahn | ||||
| Sherlock-Holmes-Museum | ||||
| Sust | ||||
| Talmuseum Engelberg | ||||
| Trauffer | ||||
| Winkelriedhaus |
Libraries in Lungern
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Horw | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kerns | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothek Brienz | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Stans | 0.0 | |||||
| Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kriens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lungern
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Stanser Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Lungern
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lungern
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lungern
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lungern
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lungern
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lungern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauwerkstatt Kriens | ||||
| Getränke Lussi | ||||
| Jungfrau Bräu | ||||
| Keimling | ||||
| Mikrobrauerei 6078 | ||||
| Reib Bier |
Stadiums & Teams in Lungern
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lungern
121 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe di Neggia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vercorin | 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 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 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 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wiriehorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Springenboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Faltschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hubelweid | 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 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bennau | 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 Lungern
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | - | 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 |
| Sankt Stephan 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 |
Treatment Centers in Lungern
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kurhaus am Sarnersee | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Schloss Seeburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lungern
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aa-Kapelle | |
| Dorfkapelle | |
| Kapelle St. Beatus Obsee | |
| Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lungern?
Lungern has a population of 1,921 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 17.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lungern?
Lungern 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.