Sign In Register

Saint-Imier, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Saint-Imier is a small city in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 5,220. Elevation: 2,671 ft (814 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

5,220 Population 356/sq mi density
2,671 ft Elevation 814 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

Discover Saint-Imier, Switzerland

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Saint-Imier

Saint-Imier

Saint-Imier is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.

People

Population5,220
Density356/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,671 ft (814 m)
Population5,220
Population Density356 / sq mi
Elevation2,671 ft (814 m)
Coordinates47.1528°, 6.9969°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)

About Saint-Imier

Saint-Imier is a small city in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 5,220. The city sits at an elevation of 2,671 feet (814 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Saint-Imier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,671 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,671 ft (814 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates47.1528°N, 6.9969°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

792 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 M5.0 136 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 35 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 136 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 56 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 33 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 147 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 105 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 98 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 115 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 136 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 81 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 56 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 55 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 8 121 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 88 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.5 in

Saint-Imier has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (3.4").

View full weather details →

Schools in Saint-Imier

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole secondaire de Saint-Imier
Ecole primaire Sonvilier
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Saint-Imier

38 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 BERN1 MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
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 Saint-Imier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Müller
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Chez Camille Bloch
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Galeries de l'histoire
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
Haus Schwab
Hôtel de Ville
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
La Morille
Laténium
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de la pince
Musée de Morat
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée du Mont-Repais
Musée du Ski
Musée du tram
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée Lapidaire
Musée militaire
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Roger Monney
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Muzoo
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Photoforum
Rebbaumuseum Hof
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Vivarium

Libraries in Saint-Imier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque de Bevaix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de La Béroche0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
L'ABC0.0
la petite bpu0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Imier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché de Neuchâtel
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché

Hotels in Saint-Imier

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Pizzeria de la Fontaine

Restaurants in Saint-Imier

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge L'Assesseur
Beau Séjour "chez Tante Eva"
Bonne Auberge Les Bugnenets
Brasserie de la Place
Carioca
Combe à la Biche
Da Vinci
Jasmin Erguël
La Reine Berthe
Le Cercle Ouvriers
Le Cheval Blanc
Le Fornel
Le Manoir
Les Pontins
Les Sorbiers
Maison du Peuple
Pizzeria du Nord
Restaurant des Sportifs
Restaurant Savagnieres

Cafes in Saint-Imier

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Petit Delice Sandwiches
Le p'tit soleil

Castles in Saint-Imier

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruines du Château d'Erguel

Train Stations in Saint-Imier

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Imier

Gas Stations in Saint-Imier

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #11076106730

Banks in Saint-Imier

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale Bernoise
Clientis caisse d'épargne
Raiffeisen

Breweries in Saint-Imier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badhaus Bräu
Beer station
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie la Marmotte
L'Avenir
La Comète
La P'tite Anglaise
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Mon œil bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Imier

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Imier

68 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brot-Dessus 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
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Imier

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Imier

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Saint-Imier
Poste de Sonvilier

Treatment Centers in Saint-Imier

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea
Rehaklinik Tschugg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Imier

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Collégiale de Saint-Imier
Dhamma Sumeru Vipassana Center
Eglise de Saint-Imier
Église de Sonvilier
Mosquée Nur

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
971 m (3,186 ft)
Area
2.6 km² (1.0 mi²)
Postal Code
2345

🇨🇭 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Saint-Imier.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Imier

What is the population of Saint-Imier?

Saint-Imier has a population of 5,220 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 356 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Imier?

Saint-Imier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Saint-Imier with another city: