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Riedholz, Switzerland

Solothurn · Switzerland

Riedholz is a small town in Solothurn, Switzerland with a population of 1,576. Elevation: 1,555 ft (474 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,576 Population 901/sq mi density
1,555 ft Elevation 474 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Riedholz

Riedholz

Riedholz is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. In 2011 Niederwil merged into Riedholz.

People

Population1,576
Density901/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Population1,576
Population Density901 / sq mi
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Coordinates47.2316°, 7.5683°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSolothurn
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 Riedholz

Riedholz is a small town in Switzerland (Solothurn) with a population of 1,576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 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.

Climate in Riedholz

Riedholz has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 837 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -0.2° / 5.1° 43.2
Feb 3.5°C / 38°F -0.1° / 7.1° 44.6
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.8° / 11.9° 50.7
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.6° / 16.2° 59.8
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20° 95.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.8° 83.0
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.7° 93.2
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.3° 88.8
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 11.1° / 20.7° 70.9
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.7° / 15.4° 75.7
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.1° 65.6
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.5° 66.0
Riedholz 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 1,555 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

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates47.2316°N, 7.5683°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

856 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 144 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 54 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 95 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 136 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 98 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 64 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 145 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 150 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 146 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 104 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 107 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 91 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 106 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 55 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 75 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 112 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 85 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 64 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in

Riedholz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Riedholz

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Riedholz - - - -
Tagesschule Unterleberberg - - - -
Primarschule Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus - - - -
Wallierhof - - - -
Sekundarschulzentrum - - - -
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Radio Stations near Riedholz

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA - MP3
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
Radio SRF 3 - AAC 64 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 1 Aargau Solothurn - AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 - AAC 48 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radiopolis - MP3 128 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Summernight - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance (FR) electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) - OGG 2000 kbps
RJB - MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Virus - AAC 40 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Riedholz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A3669 Lobisei
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
Alter Spittel
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Altes Zeughaus
Blindenmuseum
Colanis Welt
Der Kleine Prinz und seine Welt
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Extraball
Galerie im Park
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Aesch
Heimatmuseum Sissach
Henkermuseum Sissach
Hofstetter Dorfmuseum
Industriemuseum Emmenkanal Luterbach
Keramikmuseum Matzendorf
Kosciuszko Museum
Krippen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Kultur-Historisches Museum
Kulturmühle
Kunsthaus
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
L'Arche de Noé
Musée du tour automatique et d'histoire de Moutier
Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire
Musee Jurassien des Arts
Musée Rosinski
Museum Blumenstein
Museum Frank Buchser
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum für Musikautomaten
Museum Haar und Kamm
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Langenthal
Museum Laufental
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Museum zum Feld
Nagelschmiede
Naturmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Pfeiffenmuseum
Remise Rodersdorf
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Sauriermuseum Bellach
Schloss Waldegg
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Selz Art contemporain
Spielzeugmuseum Münchenbuchsee
Steinmuseum Solothurn
Synthorama
Tanksäulenmuseum
Tanksäulenmuseum
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Riedholz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Breitenbach0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek HAFL0.0
Bibliothek Langenthal0.0
Bibliothek Laupersdorf0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bibliothèque de Moutier0.0
Bibliothèque des adultes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque HE-Arc Santé0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Court0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Aesch0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Oberdorf0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Sissach0.0
Gemeinde-Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Tenniken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Zollikofen0.0
Library Münchenbuchsee0.0
Ludothek Langenthal0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Mediothek0.0
Point-Virgule Sàrl0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Grenchen0.0
Stedtlibibliothek0.0
Volksbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Riedholz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Laufen
Bio Wochenmarkt Ettingen
Früschmärt
Graf Marktstand
Wochenmarkt Solothurn

Restaurants in Riedholz

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1881 Kantine
Attisholz
Balmfluh
Buchser – Bar und Chuchi
Kantine Attisholz
La Chiquita Bar
Rebstock
Taverne Rösti Ranch
zur Post

Cafes in Riedholz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Jasmin

Castles in Riedholz

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Balm
Schloss Waldegg

Theme Parks in Riedholz

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Magic Park

Dentists in Riedholz

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Johann Cadosch

Veterinaries in Riedholz

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sibylle Flury

Train Stations in Riedholz

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bei den Weihern

Gas Stations in Riedholz

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Mini Prix

Breweries in Riedholz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3043er Bier
Blackwell
Blanche Pierre
Brauerei Föifliberbier
Brunos Brauerei
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Chastelbach-Brauerei
Einsiedelei
Herrenberg Bräu
Hofbraui
Kleinbrauerei faex
Langenthaler Bierbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Riedholz

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Ski Resorts Near Riedholz

71 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Breuleux 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 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rouge Gazon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 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 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eriz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Riedholz

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Olten Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riedholz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Riedholz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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 Riedholz

What is the population of Riedholz?

Riedholz has a population of 1,576 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 901 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Riedholz?

Riedholz 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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