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Netstal, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Netstal is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 2,900. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,900 Population 707/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Netstal

Netstal

Netstal is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Netstal is part of the municipality of Glarus.

People

Population2,900
Density707/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population2,900
Population Density707 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates47.0634°, 9.0573°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGlarus
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 Netstal

Netstal is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 2,900. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 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.

Netstal 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 1,509 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

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density707/sq mi
Coordinates47.0634°N, 9.0573°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 108 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 148 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 128 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 85 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 47 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 127 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 47 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 26 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 109 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 109 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 29 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 39 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 18 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 40 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 38 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 134 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 24 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 109 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 22 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 140 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 27 124 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 52 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Netstal has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Netstal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Netstal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Netstal

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio Central - MP3
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Radio4TNG - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Netstal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alphüttenmuseum
Alpinmuseum
Anna Göldi-Museum
Atelier und Skulpturengarten
Bäckereimuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
Dorfmuseum Sool
enea Baummuseum
Feuerwehr
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Heimatmuseum Ackerhus
House of Läderach
Klangschmiede
KMM Kulturzentrum
Kunst(Zeug)Haus
Kunsthaus
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Museum Amden
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Sernftalbahn
Nähmaschinen-Museum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Hinwil
Ortsmuseum Hinwil
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Polenmuseum
Ritterhaus Bubikon
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona
Urwaldpavillon
Werftmuseum

Libraries in Netstal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Altendorf0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Hemberg0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Rüti-Dürnten0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel0.0
Dorfbibliothek Wernetshausen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Bubikon0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wald0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil0.0
Mediothek0.0
Mediothek Lachen0.0
Polish Library0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Übersetzerhaus Looren0.0

Farmers Markets in Netstal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorf-Märt
Fyrobig Märt
Markthalle
Markthalle Toggenburg
stauberhof.ch
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Netstal

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bären
Haus der Inspiration
Schwert

Restaurants in Netstal

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpenblick
Bären
Coop Restaurant
Hot Wok
Napulé
Raben
Restaurant Tris
Schwert
St. Fridolin Pub
Staldengarten
Sternen

Cafes in Netstal

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar Wiggis
Stefans Wander Zirkus

Cinemas in Netstal

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena Cinemas

Dentists in Netstal

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #5598480792

Veterinaries in Netstal

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierklinik am Kreis

Train Stations in Netstal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Netstal

Gas Stations in Netstal

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coop Tankstelle
SOCAR Glarnerland

Banks in Netstal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glarner Kantonalbank

Shopping Malls in Netstal

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro 6
WiggisPark

Gyms in Netstal

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

well come FIT

Breweries in Netstal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bier Factory
Brauerei Adler
Raader Quell
St. Johann
VONI Brauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Netstal

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Netstal

118 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 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 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 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 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 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 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Netstal

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Netstal

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
RehaZentrum Wald Hauptgebäude
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg
Zürcher RehaZentren | Klinik Wald

Churches & Religious Organizations in Netstal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Katholische Kirche 3 Könige
Reformierte Kirche

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Area
10.6 km² (4.1 mi²)
Postal Code
8754

🇨🇭 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 Netstal

What is the population of Netstal?

Netstal has a population of 2,900 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 707 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Netstal?

Netstal 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.

Nearby Cities

Glarus, GL 12,425 pop · 1.7 mi Mollis, GL 3,014 pop · 1.9 mi Ennenda, GL 2,699 pop · 2.3 mi Näfels, GL 3,978 pop · 2.4 mi Oberurnen, GL 1,932 pop · 3.5 mi Niederurnen, GL 3,657 pop · 4.3 mi Schwanden, GL 2,541 pop · 4.7 mi Weesen, SG 1,402 pop · 5.2 mi Bilten, GL 2,011 pop · 6.2 mi Schänis, SG 3,404 pop · 6.7 mi Luchsingen, GL 1,119 pop · 6.8 mi Amden, SG 1,557 pop · 7.1 mi Vorderthal, SZ 1,006 pop · 8.3 mi Reichenburg, SZ 2,876 pop · 8.3 mi
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