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Sumiswald, Switzerland
Bern · Switzerland
Sumiswald is a small city in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 5,159. Elevation: 2,306 ft (703 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sumiswald
Sumiswald is a municipality in the district of the Emmental administrative district in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is mostly known for being the manufacturing location of the Swiss railway clock.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,159 |
| Population Density | 201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0275°, 7.7453° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Bern |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.7 inches (1,364 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 26.1 inches (66 cm) |
About Sumiswald
Sumiswald is a small city in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 5,159. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet (703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0275°N, 7.7453°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 63 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 37 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Sumiswald has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.4").
Schools in Sumiswald
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real- und Sekundarschule | - | - | - | - |
| Schulhaus Zur Lueg - Neuegg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sumiswald
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 3 | pop, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Jazz | jazz, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Pop | aac+, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Vintage Radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic German | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Couleur3 | indie, pop | AAC 96 kbps | |
| RADIO ARGOVIA | - | MP3 | |
| Jazz | Radio Swiss | jazz, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop | Radio Swiss | mp3, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS La Première | public radio, srg ssr | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 32 Goldies | - | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Neo1 | local news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic | Radio Swiss | classical, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bear Metal Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic French | classical, french | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Energy Bern (NRJ) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GRRIF | blues, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RFJ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drachenblut | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO VINTAGE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Happy Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vintage (DE) | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] | charts, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Summernight | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| RTS La Première | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio 2Go | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Kanal K | - | MP3 | |
| Arc Musique | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Adonia-KidsRadio | children, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bollwerk | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Sumiswald
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Werkstätte Klötzli | ||||
| alter Bären | ||||
| Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl) | ||||
| Altes Zeughaus | ||||
| Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels | ||||
| Chüechlihaus | ||||
| Colanis Welt | ||||
| Der Kleine Prinz und seine Welt | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Elektra Museum Burgdorf | ||||
| Emmentaler Schaukäserei | ||||
| Enter Technikwelt Solothurn | ||||
| Extraball | ||||
| Flaschenmuseum Willisau | ||||
| Galerie im Park | ||||
| Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Trubschachen | ||||
| Industriemuseum Emmenkanal Luterbach | ||||
| Kosciuszko Museum | ||||
| Kulturmühle | ||||
| Kunsthaus Langenthal | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Solothurn | ||||
| Milchwirtschaftliches Museum | ||||
| Museum Blumenstein | ||||
| Museum Franz Gertsch | ||||
| Museum Krauchthal | ||||
| Museum Langenthal | ||||
| Museum Ronmühle | ||||
| Museum Schloss Burgdorf | ||||
| Nagelschmiede | ||||
| Naturmuseum | ||||
| Oldtimer Galerie Toffen | ||||
| Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM) | ||||
| Sauriermuseum Bellach | ||||
| Schloss Waldegg | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Münsingen | ||||
| Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd | ||||
| Sensorium | ||||
| Stadtmühle Willisau | ||||
| Steinmuseum Solothurn | ||||
| Synthorama | ||||
| Wiggertaler Museum | ||||
| Zentrum Lina Bögli | ||||
| Zithermuseum |
Libraries in Sumiswald
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliomedia | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Pädagogischen Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Huttwil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Langenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Münsingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Sumiswald | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wasen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Belp | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Worb | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludothek Langenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Roggwil | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Murgenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Nebikon | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Reiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Schangnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Volksbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sumiswald
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferenberg, alte Käserei | |||||
| Honig | |||||
| vo Zaugg’s Biohof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Belp | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Solothurn |
Hotels in Sumiswald
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sumiswald
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sumiswald
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sumiswald
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sumiswald
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sumiswald
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sumiswald
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sumiswald
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sumiswald
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sumiswald
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berth Brauerei | ||||
| Bierbrauerei Egger Worb | ||||
| Blackwell | ||||
| Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG | ||||
| Einsiedelei | ||||
| Hofbraui | ||||
| Kleinbrauerei faex | ||||
| Langenthaler Bierbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Sumiswald
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sumiswald
93 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eriz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Homberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Selital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schafmatt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandval | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hergiswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Mosses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz VD | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Glacier 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wiriehorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Berra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rossberg - Oberwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Faltschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Springenboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elsigen-Metsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sumiswald
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | - | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hütten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim 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 |
| Saanen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sumiswald
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sumiswald |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sumiswald
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche | |
| Reformierte Kirche |
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What is the population of Sumiswald?
Sumiswald has a population of 5,159 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sumiswald?
Sumiswald has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.