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Schwanden, Switzerland
Glarus · Switzerland
Schwanden is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 2,541. Elevation: 1,709 ft (521 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schwanden
Schwanden is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,541 |
| Population Density | 296 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9954°, 9.0701° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Glarus |
| Average Temperature | 26°F (-3°C) |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.0 inches (2,285 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 376.0 inches (955 cm) |
About Schwanden
Schwanden is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 2,541. The city sits at an elevation of 1,709 feet (521 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 25.8°F |
| 52% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9954°N, 9.0701°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 119 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 49 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in |
Schwanden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 9°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (4.3").
Radio Stations near Schwanden
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Melody | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Grischa | infos, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vaterland (LI) | - | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| driftFM | country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toxic.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) | decades | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RTR | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Electro Radio (DE) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Schwanden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpinmuseum | ||||
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Anna Göldi-Museum | ||||
| Bäckereimuseum | ||||
| Brauchtumskäserei | ||||
| Casa Latour | ||||
| Cularta | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Sool | ||||
| enea Baummuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum Mettlen | ||||
| Grünhornhütte | ||||
| House of Läderach | ||||
| Klangschmiede | ||||
| Kunst(Zeug)Haus | ||||
| Kunsthaus | ||||
| Linth-Escher-Auditorium | ||||
| Marchmuseum | ||||
| Meister da Vuorz | ||||
| Museum Amden | ||||
| Museum des Landes Glarus | ||||
| Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun! | ||||
| Museum Regiunal | ||||
| Museum Sernftalbahn | ||||
| museumbickel | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum Müllisperg | ||||
| Sauerstofffabrik | ||||
| Schiefertafelfabrik Elm | ||||
| Sernftalbahn-Museum | ||||
| Urwaldpavillon | ||||
| Werftmuseum |
Libraries in Schwanden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Casa de Mont | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Altendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Flims | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kerenzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Walenstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherpause | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Weesen | 0.0 | |||||
| Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek Glarus | 0.0 | |||||
| medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Lachen | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek March | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schwanden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorf-Märt | |||||
| Fyrobig Märt | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Schwanden
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schwanden
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Schwanden
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Schwanden
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Schwanden
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schwanden
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Schwanden
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schwanden
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schwanden
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Schwanden
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schwanden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Factory | ||||
| Brauerei Adler | ||||
| St. Johann | ||||
| VONI Brauerei GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Schwanden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schwanden
121 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Casaccia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aela (Maloja) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Avers | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bivio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Splügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Savognin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kinderskiparadies La Nars | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kinderland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obermutten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alvaneu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lenz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arosa Lenzerheide | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feldis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschiertschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chur - Brambrüesch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochwang – Goldgruben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fideriser Heuberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pany | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grüsch Danusa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mastrils | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flensa-Seewis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pizol Bad Ragaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dreieck – Glarus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mugi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flumserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kerenzerberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brandnertal – Brand/Bürserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wägital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bennau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvenbüel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschardund – Nenzing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Frastanz-Gurtis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanzboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laterns-Gapfohl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zwergberg Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Atzmännig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberholz-Farner | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hemberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ebenalp-Horn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brülisau Leugangen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urnäsch Osteregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gonten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sollegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Fischenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Ghöch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bäretswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Steg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heumöserlift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oberegg-St. Anton | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bischofsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grub-Kaien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pfänder | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schwanden
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | FDH | Large Airport |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | ACH | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amlikon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Ragaz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield | HOH | Small Airport |
| Konstanz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Lommis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Markdorf Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mollis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmerlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitterdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wildberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Schwanden
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schwanden
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Reformierte Kirche | |
| Reformierte Kirche |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Schwanden?
Schwanden has a population of 2,541 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Schwanden?
Schwanden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.