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Sigriswil, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Sigriswil is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 4,341. Elevation: 2,615 ft (797 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

4,341 Population 171/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Sigriswil

Sigriswil

Sigriswil is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population4,341
Density171/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Population4,341
Population Density171 / sq mi
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Coordinates46.7166°, 7.7134°
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 Sigriswil

Sigriswil is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 4,341. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet (797 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.

Sigriswil 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 2,615 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

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (65.9 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates46.7166°N, 7.7134°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 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 47 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 138 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 81 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 131 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 146 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 126 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 107 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 149 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 105 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 93 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 90 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 93 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 118 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 95 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 61 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 20 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
August 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Sigriswil has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Sigriswil

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sigriswil
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Radio Stations near Sigriswil

34 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
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Vibration Zen Relax MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house 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
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ouistiti MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sigriswil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Agenstein Haus
alter Bären
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Flechtmuseum
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kindermuseum Creaviva
Kunstmuseum Thun
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Mühle
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Schynige Platte Bahn
Seilbahnmuseum
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
Spy World
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
Thun Panorama
Zentrum Paul Klee

Libraries in Sigriswil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Laubegg0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Dorfbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Sigriswil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Honig
Markthalle Frutigen
Thuner Wochenmarkt
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Wochenmarkt Belp

Hotels in Sigriswil

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Bären Sigriswil
BEATUS Wellness- & Spa Hotel
Bellevue
Panorama
Parkhotel Gunten
Solbadhotel Sigriswil

Restaurants in Sigriswil

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grabenmühle
Landgasthof Rothorn
Panorama
Parkhotel Gunten
Restaurant / Hotel / Rehaklinik Schönberg
Restaurant BelAir
Zur Mühle

Cafes in Sigriswil

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Cafe

Castles in Sigriswil

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gut Ralligen

Clinics in Sigriswil

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant / Hotel / Rehaklinik Schönberg

Gas Stations in Sigriswil

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
Ruedi Rüssel

Breweries in Sigriswil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Endstation Brewery
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Sigriswil

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Ski Resorts Near Sigriswil

127 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Cheggio 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Domobianca 0.0 $0
Evolène 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
Grächen 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 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
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 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
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 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
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 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
Meiringen-Hasliberg 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
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 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
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sigriswil

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Megolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall 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
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sigriswil

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Sigriswil

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sigriswil

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Merligen
Kirche Sigriswil

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
607 m (1,992 ft)
Area
16.7 km² (6.4 mi²)
Postal Code
3700

🇨🇭 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 Sigriswil

What is the population of Sigriswil?

Sigriswil has a population of 4,341 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 171 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sigriswil?

Sigriswil 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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