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Pieterlen, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Pieterlen is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 3,317. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3,317 Population 637/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Pieterlen

Pieterlen

Pieterlen is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population3,317
Density637/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Population3,317
Population Density637 / sq mi
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates47.1750°, 7.3379°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,364 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Pieterlen

Pieterlen is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 3,317. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Pieterlen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density637/sq mi
Coordinates47.1750°N, 7.3379°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

843 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 142 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 39 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 150 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 110 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 81 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 50 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 97 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 138 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 122 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 108 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 92 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 97 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 53 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 61 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 31 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 130 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 98 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 69 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Pieterlen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Pieterlen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kindergarten — — — —
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Radio Stations near Pieterlen

55 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
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern — MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies — MP3
RADIO BERN1 — MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic — AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Radio Basilisk — MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 — AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn — AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News — AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland — AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF 1 — AAC 48 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radiopolis — MP3 128 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) — MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen — MP3 192 kbps
RFJ — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle — AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE — MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) — OGG 2000 kbps
Radio SRF Virus — AAC 40 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RJB — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres — MP3 128 kbps
Electrons Libres — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Pieterlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alter Spittel
Altes Zeughaus
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Blindenmuseum
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Müller
Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch
Der Kleine Prinz und seine Welt
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Einstein House
Extraball
Haus Schwab
Historical Museum of Bern
Industriemuseum Emmenkanal Luterbach
Keltisch-römische Fundgegenstände
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Klingendes Museum Bern
Kosciuszko Museum
Kultur Mühle Lyss
Kultur-Historisches Museum
Kulturmuseum Bern
Kunsthalle
Kunsthaus
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
L'Arche de Noé
Lichtspiel / Kinemathek
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Medizinsammlung Inselspital Bern
Moneyverse
Musée de Morat
Musée du Mont-Repais
Musée du tour automatique et d'histoire de Moutier
Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire
Musee Jurassien des Arts
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Rosinski
Museum Blumenstein
Museum Frank Buchser
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Laufental
Museum of Communication
Museum of Fine Arts Bern
Museum Sein und Schein
Natural History Museum of Bern
Naturmuseum
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Photoforum
Planet Omega Museum
Polit-Forum Bern
Rebbaumuseum Hof
SAPA Foundation
Sauriermuseum Bellach
Schloss Waldegg
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Selz Art contemporain
Spielzeugmuseum Münchenbuchsee
Steinmuseum Solothurn
Swiss Alpine Museum
Swiss Rifle Museum
Synthorama
Tanksäulenmuseum
Tram-Museum
University of Berne – collection of antiques
Zentrum Paul Klee

Libraries in Pieterlen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Sud InfoDoc Bern0.0
Basisbibliothek Unitobler0.0
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Bibliothek - Gemeinde Mühleberg0.0
Bibliothek + Archiv Schweizerischer Gewerkschaftsbund0.0
Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz0.0
Bibliothek am Guisanplatz BiG0.0
Bibliothek Breitenbach0.0
Bibliothek Breitenrain mit Ludothek0.0
Bibliothek Bümpliz0.0
Bibliothek Campus Muristalden0.0
Bibliothek Christkatholische Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek Evangelische Theologie0.0
Bibliothek Exakte Wissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek Gäbelbach0.0
Bibliothek Geographie0.0
Bibliothek Gesundheit0.0
Bibliothek HAFL0.0
Bibliothek Holligen0.0
Bibliothek im Berner Generationen Haus0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothek Länggasse0.0
Bibliothek Laubegg0.0
Bibliothek Lerchenweg0.0
Bibliothek Lifelong Learning Center (LLC)0.0
Bibliothek Medizingeschichte0.0
Bibliothek Mittelstrasse0.0
Bibliothek Münstergasse0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Niederwangen0.0
Bibliothek Pflanzenwissenschaft0.0
Bibliothek Rossfeld0.0
Bibliothek Slavische Sprachen und Literaturen0.0
Bibliothek Soziale Arbeit0.0
Bibliothek Sportwissenschaft0.0
Bibliothek Tscharnergut0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Vetsuisse0.0
Bibliothek vonRoll BvR0.0
Bibliothek Wirtschaft0.0
Bibliothek Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek World Trade Institute0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Moutier0.0
Bibliothèque des adultes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque HE-Arc Santé0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Court0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek / Ludothek Wohlen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Zollikofen0.0
Infoladen Borke0.0
Juristische Bibliothek JBB0.0
Kornhausbibliothek0.0
Lernort Engehalde0.0
Lese- und Spielpavillon Münsterplattform0.0
Lesepavillon Rosengarten0.0
Library Münchenbuchsee0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Medical Library0.0
Mediothek0.0
Mediothek Gymnasium Neufeld0.0
Muesmatt Library0.0
Musikbibliothek0.0
Parliamentary Library0.0
Point-Virgule Sàrl0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bremgarten0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Schweizerische Osteuropabibliothek SOB0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne0.0
Stadtbibliothek Grenchen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0
Swiss National Library0.0
Volksbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Pieterlen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Laufen
Berner Wochenmarkt
Blumen und Gemüsemarkt
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
Fleisch und Delikatessenmarkt
Handwerkermärit
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Waisenhausplatz-Markt
Wochenmarkt Solothurn

Hotels in Pieterlen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Klösterli

Restaurants in Pieterlen

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 sapins
Hotel Restaurant Klösterli
La Perla
Montagne de Romont
Restaurant Communal

Castles in Pieterlen

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Romont
Ruine Klosterhubel

Veterinaries in Pieterlen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet'J

Gas Stations in Pieterlen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benzin Discount
Migrol

Golf Courses in Pieterlen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Driving Range Pieterlen

Breweries in Pieterlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3043er Bier
Badhaus Bräu
Berner Lohnbrauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blanche Pierre
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie la Marmotte
Brauerei Schuum
Brauerei Wabräu
BrauKunst Bern
Brunos Brauerei
dear.beer
Einsiedelei
Fleur de Lyss
Hofbraui
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Mon œil bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu
tap4
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Pieterlen

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Ski Resorts Near Pieterlen

81 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Breuleux 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Corbatière 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hergiswil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Gollières 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wasen i.E. 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brot-Dessus 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schüpfheim 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eggiwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chuderhüsi 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schratten Flühli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Linden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Heimenschwand 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Langenbruck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rouge Gazon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schafmatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eriz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwengimatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Goule 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Röti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grandval 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Genevez 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grenchenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Golatte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Tramelan 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grimmialp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jaun 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wiriehorn 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jaunpass 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Froideville 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Chia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kiental 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Springenboden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Moléson 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rathvel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Paccots 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kandersteg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Homberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hubelweid 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rüschegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Selital 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ottenleue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Habkern 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Pléiades 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Berra 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwarzsee 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aeschiallmend 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Charmey 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Faltschen 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Pieterlen

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield—Medium Airport
Les Eplatures Airport—Medium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield—Medium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield—Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield—Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield—Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield—Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield—Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield—Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield—Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield—Small Airport
Fournet ULM—Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield—Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield—Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field—Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield—Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport—Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield—Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport—Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield—Small Airport
Môtiers Airfield—Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield—Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield—Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield—Small Airport
Olten Airfield—Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base—Small Airport
Saanen Airfield—Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield—Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield—Small Airport
Soppe Airfield—Small Airport
Thun Airfield—Small Airport
Triengen Airfield—Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield—Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield—Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pieterlen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabil

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pieterlen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ökumenisches Kirchenzentrum Pieterlen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
707 m (2,320 ft)
Area
5.9 km² (2.3 mi²)
Postal Code
2537

🇨🇭 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 Pieterlen

What is the population of Pieterlen?

Pieterlen has a population of 3,317 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 637 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pieterlen?

Pieterlen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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