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Stans, Switzerland

Nidwalden · Switzerland

Stans is a small city in Nidwalden, Switzerland with a population of 8,393. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,393 Population 1,961/sq mi density
1,486 ft Elevation 453 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Stans

Stans

Stans is the capital of the canton of Nidwalden (Nidwald) in Switzerland.

People

Population8,393
Density1,961/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Population8,393
Population Density1,961 / sq mi
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Coordinates46.9581°, 8.3661°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceNidwalden
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation98.8 inches (2,509 mm)
Annual Snowfall160.2 inches (407 cm)

About Stans

Stans is a small city in Switzerland (Nidwalden) with a population of 8,393. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Stans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density1,961/sq mi
Coordinates46.9581°N, 8.3661°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

881 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 90 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 95 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 139 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 147 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 88 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 29 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 79 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 66 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 90 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 131 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 91 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 109 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 41 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 36 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 94 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 136 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 86 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 110 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 20 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 39 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Stans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Stans

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Morgenstern - - - -
Tellenmatt 1 - - - -
Tellenmatt 2 - - - -
Tellenmatt 3 - - - -
Schulzentrum Kniri - - - -
Kollegium St. Fidelis - - - -
Schulzentrum Turmatt - - - -
Schulzentrum Pestalozzi - - - -
Berufsfachschule Nidwalden - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stans

59 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
SRF 4 News news, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Energy Zürich (NRJ) mainstream, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pilatus - MP3
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA - MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio Central - MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland - MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen - AAC 48 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
Radio Eviva - MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio - MP3
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Summernight - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen - AAC 96 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
Vintageradio.ch - MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
80ies dot radio - MP3
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drachenblut - MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
JAMES FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio 3FACH - MP3
Radio Sunshine (GB) - MP3 192 kbps
Kanal K - MP3
Jam On Radio - MP3 128 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Stans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergsturzmuseum
Bloodhound-Museum
Bourbaki Panorama
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
ChocoWelt
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Festung Fürigen
Fischereimuseum
Frey Näpfli Stiftung
Fürenbär im Bärennest
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Haus der Instrumente
Haus zum Dolder
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Hof Gersau
Hohle Gasse
Isabella Kaiser
Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof
KKLB
KKLB Kunst Trip
Kunsthaus Zug
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Burg Zug
Museum der Landschaft Hasli
Museum für Urgeschichte
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum TLF-Club Inwil
Nicola Erni Collection
Nicola Erni Collection
Puppenhausmuseum Luzern
Rathaus Sempach
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Richard Wagner Museum
Rosengart Collection
Salzmagazin
Schlossmuseum Beromünster
Schweizer Dufour Museum
Sherlock-Holmes-Museum
Sust
Swiss Chocolate Adventure
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Talmuseum Engelberg
Teddybär-Museum
Urner Mineralien-Museum
Winkelriedhaus
Ziegeleimuseum Cham
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Stans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Adligenswil0.0
Bibliothek Ägerital0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Baar0.0
Bibliothek Buchrain0.0
Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern0.0
Bibliothek Ebikon0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur0.0
Bibliothek Horw0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Ludothek Hünenberg0.0
Bibliothek Meggen0.0
Bibliothek Menzingen0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek Sempach0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau0.0
Bibliothek Zug0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Stans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Cham0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sins0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Mediothek PH Zug0.0
Regionalbibliothek Hochdorf0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschenbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Hohenrain0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Inwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Root0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rotkreuz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil0.0
Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»0.0
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern0.0
Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern0.0

Farmers Markets in Stans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Christbaummarkt Nationalquai
Christbaummarkt Helvetiaplatz
Christbaummarkt Schweizerhofquai
Dorfmärt Cham
Fischmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Fischmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Flohmarkt Vögeligärtli (Pilotprojekt ab 2022)
Friedli's Markthalle
Herbstmesse Luzern
Luzerner Handwerksmarkt
Monats-Warenmarkt
Sarner Wochenmarkt
Stanser Wochenmarkt
The Shops at Fänn Center
The Shops at Mütschi Center
Weihnachtsmarkt Venite
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Wochenmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Wochenmarkt Jesuitenplatz
Wochenmarkt Rathausquai

Hotels in Stans

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Culinarium Alpinum
Engel
Stans Süd
Stanserhof

Restaurants in Stans

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allmendhuisli
Brasserie le Mirage
Coop Restaurant
Culinarium Alpinum
Da Gianni
Der Italiener im Tell
Eintracht
Engel
Farah
La Pergola
Linde
Melachere
Migros Restaurant
Oberdeck
Pastarazzi
Ristorante Pizzeria Da Pippo
Steiböckli
Swisstasty
zum Briggli
zur Rosenburg Höfli

Cafes in Stans

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bachmann
Bluematt
Christen Beck
Coletta's Café Bar
Frei
s'Buffet Beck-away

Cinemas in Stans

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Stans

Theatres in Stans

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chäslager Stans
Theater Stans
Theater Stans

Dentists in Stans

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #13147698125
Dentalhygiene-Praxis
DentalSpa
Praxis für Kieferorthopädie
Praxis Zahnmedizin
Zahnarztpraxis Gander + Pless

Veterinaries in Stans

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis

Train Stations in Stans

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stans

Gas Stations in Stans

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Wagner
Avia
BEBECO
CH #1670547822
Migrol Service Stans

Banks in Stans

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nidwaldner Kantonalbank
Nidwaldner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisenbank Nidwalden
Raiffeisenbank Nidwalden
Sparkasse Schwyz
UBS

Shopping Malls in Stans

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Länderpark

Gyms in Stans

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Activ Fitness Stans
CH #13147688714
Raum der Welten

Breweries in Stans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1386 Brauerei
Ägeribier
Blattmann Bier
Brauerei Baar
Brauhuus 531
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Getränke Lussi
Götter Brauerei
Horseshoe Braueri
Keimling
Luzerner Bier Brauerei
Mikrobrauerei 6078
Reib Bier
Rigi Gold
Schluckspecht
Waldrestaurant Höllgrotten

Stadiums & Teams in Stans

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Stans

108 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 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 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 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 - - -
Wasen i.E. 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 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 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 Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Stans

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Olten Airfield-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stans

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Filiale 6370 Stans

Treatment Centers in Stans

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cereneo
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stans

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beinhauskapelle
Kapelle St. Anna
Kapuzinerkirche
Knirikapelle
Mettenweg Kapelle - Maria Heimsuchung
Ölbergkapelle
St. Peter und Paul
St. Rochus Kapelle
St.-Heinrich-Kapelle
St.-Josefs-Kapelle
Winkelriedkapelle St. Magnus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
452 m (1,483 ft)
Area
11.1 km² (4.3 mi²)
Postal Code
6370

🇨🇭 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 Stans

What is the population of Stans?

Stans has a population of 8,393 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,961 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stans?

Stans has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.

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