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Rüderswil, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Rüderswil is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 2,329. Elevation: 2,152 ft (656 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2,329 Population 91/sq mi density
2,152 ft Elevation 656 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Rüderswil

Rüderswil

Rüderswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population2,329
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Population2,329
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Coordinates46.9837°, 7.7217°
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 Rüderswil

Rüderswil is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 2,329. The city sits at an elevation of 2,152 feet (656 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.

Rüderswil 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 2,152 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

Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates46.9837°N, 7.7217°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 139 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 47 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 78 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 126 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 136 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 114 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 120 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 86 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 111 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 138 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 136 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 90 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 119 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 81 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 83 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 26 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 63 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 34 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 98 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
February 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Rüderswil has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Rüderswil

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 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
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies MP3
RADIO BERN1 MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drachenblut MP3 128 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
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3

Museums in Rüderswil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
alter Bären
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Altes Zeughaus
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Chüechlihaus
Der Kleine Prinz und seine Welt
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Enter Technikwelt Solothurn
Extraball
Flechtmuseum
Galerie im Park
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Industriemuseum Emmenkanal Luterbach
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Kosciuszko Museum
Kulturmühle
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
Kunstmuseum Thun
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Museum Blumenstein
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Langenthal
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Nagelschmiede
Naturmuseum
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Sauriermuseum Bellach
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Waldegg
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
Steinmuseum Solothurn
Synthorama
Thun Panorama
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Rüderswil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Langenthal0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Ludothek Langenthal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0
Volksbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Rüderswil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
Honig
Thuner Wochenmarkt
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Wochenmarkt Belp
Wochenmarkt Solothurn

Restaurants in Rüderswil

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Bahnhof

Train Stations in Rüderswil

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ramsei

Gas Stations in Rüderswil

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landi Tankstelle

Breweries in Rüderswil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blackwell
Brunos Brauerei
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Einsiedelei
Endstation Brewery
Hofbraui
Kleinbrauerei faex
Langenthaler Bierbrauerei
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Rüderswil

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Ski Resorts Near Rüderswil

100 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 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
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 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
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 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
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
La Berra 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
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 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
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rüderswil

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rüderswil

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Reformierte Kirche

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 Rüderswil

What is the population of Rüderswil?

Rüderswil has a population of 2,329 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rüderswil?

Rüderswil 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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