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Muotathal, Switzerland

Schwyz · Switzerland

Muotathal is a small town in Schwyz, Switzerland with a population of 3,548. Elevation: 2,100 ft (640 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

3,548 Population 117/sq mi density
2,100 ft Elevation 640 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Muotathal

Muotathal

Muotathal is a village and a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The eponymous valley, the Muotatal, is formed by the Muota, which joins Lake Lucerne at Brunnen.

People

Population3,548
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Population3,548
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Coordinates46.9768°, 8.7650°
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 Muotathal

Muotathal is a small town in Switzerland (Schwyz) with a population of 3,548. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet (640 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.

Muotathal 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 2,100 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

Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Area30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates46.9768°N, 8.7650°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

844 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 125 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 61 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 125 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 109 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 125 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 126 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 60 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 7 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 50 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 39 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 64 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 62 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 117 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 63 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 117 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 126 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 17 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 13 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 88 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 27 137 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 28 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 5.7 in
May 44°F (6°C) 6.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 7.3 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in
October 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 5.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Muotathal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 9°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Muotathal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stumpenmatt
Schulhaus Muota
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Radio Stations near Muotathal

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Radio Pilatus MP3
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
Virgin Radio Switzerland MP3
Radio Central MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
GOAT Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen AAC 48 kbps
Radio Eviva MP3
VirginRadio rock MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio MP3
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) MP3 128 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen AAC 96 kbps
Vintageradio.ch MP3 128 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
80ies dot radio MP3
WALTS WELT MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) MP3 192 kbps
Jam On Radio MP3 128 kbps
JAMES FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) MP3 192 kbps
Radio 3FACH MP3
Radio Zürich Nord MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3

Museums in Muotathal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alphüttenmuseum
Alpinmuseum
Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus
Bäckereimuseum
Bergsturzmuseum
Bielensäge
Bloodhound-Museum
Bundesbriefmuseum
Chärnehus
Diorama
Dörflihaus-Museum
enea Baummuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Forum der Schweizergeschichte
Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln
Grünhornhütte
Haus für Kunst Uri
Heimatkundliche Sammlung
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Uri
Hof Gersau
Informationszentrum Morgarten
Johanna Spyri Museum
Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof
Kirchenschatzmuseum
Kunsthaus Zug
Marchmuseum
Museum "Alte Sagi"
Museum Burg Zug
Museum für Urgeschichte
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
Naturkundesammlung
Panorama
Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum
Schweizer Dufour Museum
Tell-Museum
Urner Mineralien-Museum
Urwaldpavillon
Werftmuseum

Libraries in Muotathal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Ägerital0.0
Bibliothek Altendorf0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Freienbach0.0
Bibliothek Menzingen0.0
Bibliothek Zug0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Uri0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Richterswil0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wollerau0.0
Library of the Schwyz Canton0.0
Mediothek Freienbach0.0
Mediothek Lachen0.0
Mediothek PH Zug0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Einsiedeln0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal0.0
Schulbibliothek Hirzel0.0
Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri0.0
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz0.0
Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin0.0
Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Muotathal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altdorfer Wuchämärcht
Dorf-Märt
Fyrobig Märt
The Shops at Mütschi Center

Hotels in Muotathal

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpenblick
Husky-Lodge

Restaurants in Muotathal

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alp Beizli Oberroggenloch
Alpenrösli
Alpwirtschaft Lipplisbüel
Alpwirtschaft Roggenloch
Alpwirtschaft Tor
Bergrestaurant Lipplisbüel
Gasthaus Hirschen
Gasthaus Hölloch
Gasthaus Post
Gasthof Schönenboden
Husky-Lodge
Pragelpasshöhe
Schützenhaus
Schwarzenbach
Spirstock
Stäfel
Steigadä
Sternen
Wilde Maa
Yeti-Hüttä

Cinemas in Muotathal

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Muotathal

Theatres in Muotathal

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theater Muotathal

Banks in Muotathal

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Schwyzer Kantonalbank

Breweries in Muotathal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ägeribier
Bier Factory
Blattmann Bier
Brauerei Baar
Brauerei Rosengarten
Götter Brauerei
Horseshoe Braueri
Waldrestaurant Höllgrotten

Stadiums & Teams in Muotathal

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Muotathal

100 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Mugi 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
Euthal 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 Schnabelsberg 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
Skilift Oberiberg 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
Hemberg 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
Gonten 0.0 $0
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 $0
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 $0
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 $0
Pizol Bad Ragaz 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
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 $0
Amden 0.0 $0
Arvenbüel 0.0 $0
Skilift Malbun 0.0 $0
Skilift Bennau 0.0 $0
Prato Leventina 0.0 $0
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 $0
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 $0
Tschappina 0.0 $0
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 $0
Vals 3000 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Carì 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 $0
Nara – Leontica 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Bannalp 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Stoos 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
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 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

Airports Near Muotathal

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ragaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Konstanz AirfieldSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Lodrino Air BaseSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Markdorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Samolaco AirfieldSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmerlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Muotathal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muotathal

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grabkapelle Walburga Mohr
Herz-Jesu Kirche
Kapelle Kerchel
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Sigismund und Walpurga
Laucherenchappelen
Maria Hilf Kapelle
Pragelkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
610 m (2,001 ft)
Area
172.1 km² (66.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6436

🇨🇭 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 Muotathal

What is the population of Muotathal?

Muotathal has a population of 3,548 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 30.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muotathal?

Muotathal 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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