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Meiringen, Switzerland
Bern · Switzerland
Meiringen is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 4,652. Elevation: 1,965 ft (599 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
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About Meiringen
Meiringen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Besides the village of Meiringen, the municipality includes the settlements of Balm, Brünigen, Eisenbolgen, Hausen, Prasti, Sand, Stein, Unterbach, Unterheidon, Wylerli and Zaun. The municipal coat of arms shows a black eagle in a yellow field.
Formerly the coat of arms of the entire Oberhasli Talschaft, this design continues the imperial coat of arms.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,652 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7271°, 8.1872° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Bern |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.9 inches (1,419 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.8 inches (63 cm) |
About Meiringen
Meiringen is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 4,652. The city sits at an elevation of 1,965 feet (599 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7271°N, 8.1872°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 | 25 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 17 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Meiringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.7").
Colleges & Universities in Meiringen
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Forschungs- und Ausbildungstation Furka | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Meiringen
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkshochschule Haslital/Region Brienz | — | — | — | — |
| Schule Hasliberg | — | — | — | — |
| Primarschule Hausen | — | — | — | — |
| Pfrundmatte | — | — | — | — |
| Oberstufenzentrum Haslital | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole d'Humanité | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Meiringen
21 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 | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | — | 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 |
Museums in Meiringen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg | ||||
| Frey Näpfli Stiftung | ||||
| Hangar 1 | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historisches Museum Obwalden | ||||
| Museum Bruder Klaus | ||||
| Museum der Landschaft Hasli | ||||
| Salzmagazin | ||||
| Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz | ||||
| Sherlock-Holmes-Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Engelberg | ||||
| Trauffer | ||||
| Winkelriedhaus |
Libraries in Meiringen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Engelberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meiringen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Stanser Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Meiringen
37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Meiringen
45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Meiringen
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Meiringen
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Meiringen
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Meiringen
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Meiringen
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meiringen
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meiringen
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Meiringen
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Meiringen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getränke Lussi | ||||
| Jungfrau Bräu | ||||
| Keimling | ||||
| Mikrobrauerei 6078 |
Stadiums & Teams in Meiringen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Meiringen
124 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Forcora Ski | 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 | — | — | — |
| Alpe di Neggia | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Wägital | 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 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Bäretswil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Meiringen
30 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 |
| Lugano Airport | LUG | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Meiringen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Die Post |
Treatment Centers in Meiringen
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kurhaus am Sarnersee | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Rehaklinik Hasliberg | ||
| Schloss Seeburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meiringen
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christopherus Kapelle | |
| Fruttkapelle | |
| Guthirt | |
| Kirche Hohfluh | |
| Reformierte Kirche Innertkirchen | |
| Sankt Michaelskirche | |
| Zeughauskapelle |
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What is the population of Meiringen?
Meiringen has a population of 4,652 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Meiringen?
Meiringen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.9 inches, with 24.8 inches of snow.