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Matten, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Matten is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 3,676. Elevation: 1,890 ft (576 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,676 Population 952/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Matten

Matten

Matten bei Interlaken is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population3,676
Density952/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Population3,676
Population Density952 / sq mi
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Coordinates46.6783°, 7.8689°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.0 inches (48 cm)

About Matten

Matten is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 3,676. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Matten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below Switzerland avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density952/sq mi
Coordinates46.6783°N, 7.8689°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

860 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 126 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 59 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 138 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 123 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 126 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 138 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 139 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 84 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 116 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 119 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 114 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 82 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 85 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 90 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 95 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 118 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 50 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 10 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.0 in

Matten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Matten

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Matten - - - -
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Radio Stations near Matten

29 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
Radio Pilatus - MP3
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
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Matten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
alter Bären
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg
Hangar 1
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kunstmuseum Thun
Mühle
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schynige Platte Bahn
Seilbahnmuseum
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spy World
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
Thun Panorama
Trauffer

Libraries in Matten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bilbliothek Brienz0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Dorfbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Matten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Honig
Markthalle Frutigen
Thuner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Matten

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpina
Basicrooms
Mattenhof Resort
Sonne

Restaurants in Matten

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gorumet-Stübli
Jungfrau Park
Migros Restaurant
Restaurant Brunne
Rugen Bistro

Cafes in Matten

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panorama Café

Theatres in Matten

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tellspiele

Theme Parks in Matten

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seilpark Interlaken

Gas Stations in Matten

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Breweries in Matten

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Jungfrau Bräu
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Matten

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Matten

126 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Macugnaga - Moro 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 - - -
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Realp 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 - - -
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 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 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 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 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 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Matten

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Megolo 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
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 Matten

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Schloss Seeburg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matten

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage
Kirchgemeindehaus Matten
Neuapostolische Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
571 m (1,873 ft)
Area
4.3 km² (1.6 mi²)
Founded
1838
Postal Code
3800

🇨🇭 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 Matten

What is the population of Matten?

Matten has a population of 3,676 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 952 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matten?

Matten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 19.0 inches of snow.

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