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Sankt Stephan, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Sankt Stephan is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 1,352. Elevation: 3,304 ft (1,007 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

1,352 Population 19/sq mi density
3,304 ft Elevation 1,007 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Sankt Stephan

Sankt Stephan

St. Stephan is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The namesake is the First Century martyr.

People

Population1,352
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation3,304 ft (1,007 m)
Population1,352
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation3,304 ft (1,007 m)
Coordinates46.5083°, 7.3956°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall294.7 inches (749 cm)

About Sankt Stephan

Sankt Stephan is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 1,352. The city sits at an elevation of 3,304 feet (1,007 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Sankt Stephan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°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 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,304 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below Switzerland avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,304 ft (1,007 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates46.5083°N, 7.3956°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 43 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 97 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 123 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 84 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 110 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 121 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 121 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 141 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 64 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 28 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 125 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 113 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 23 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 24 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 149 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 90 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 50 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Sankt Stephan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Sankt Stephan

39 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
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Vibration Zen Relax MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house 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
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
Agaune Radio general MP3
Radio Ouistiti MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Vertical Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
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
Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sankt Stephan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agenstein Haus
Art & Collections
Cave de l'Etivaz
Flechtmuseum
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Heimatmuseum
Kunstmuseum Thun
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Musée de Charmey
Musée des Bisses
Musée du Vélo
Museum der Landschaft Saanen
Schaumühle Dittligen
Station Saanen
The Wine Museum
Thun Panorama
Wine Museum
Yehudi Menuhin Museum

Libraries in Sankt Stephan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque des Ormonts0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Charmey0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankt Stephan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle Frutigen
Thuner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Sankt Stephan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berghölzli
Hotel Diana
Rinderberg Lodge
Stöckli

Restaurants in Sankt Stephan

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alp Parwenge
Berghölzli
Bergrestaurant Rinderberg-Spitz
Bergrestaurant zum Oberen Stierenberg
Chemi-Stube St. Stephan
Kreuz
Restaurant Alpenrose
Stöckli
Wintermatte-Beizli

Cafes in Sankt Stephan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alp Grimmi

Train Stations in Sankt Stephan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matten
St. Stephan
Stöckli

Gas Stations in Sankt Stephan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BEBECO
CH #450602355

Banks in Sankt Stephan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Golf Courses in Sankt Stephan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Gstaad Saanenland

Breweries in Sankt Stephan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Les brasseries d'Ayent
Let it Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Sankt Stephan

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Ski Resorts Near Sankt Stephan

149 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sankt Stephan

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Savoy Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sankt Stephan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankt Stephan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Reformierte Kirche St. Stephan

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

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
1,050 m (3,445 ft)

🇨🇭 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 Sankt Stephan

What is the population of Sankt Stephan?

Sankt Stephan has a population of 1,352 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 70.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sankt Stephan?

Sankt Stephan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 294.7 inches of snow.

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