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Unterschächen, Switzerland
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Unterschächen is a small town in Uri, Switzerland with a population of 760. Elevation: 3,284 ft (1,001 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 760 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,284 ft (1,001 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8628°, 8.7692° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Uri |
| 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 Unterschächen
Unterschächen is a small town in Switzerland (Uri) with a population of 760. The city sits at an elevation of 3,284 feet (1,001 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 | 3,284 ft (1,001 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8628°N, 8.7692°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 | 131 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 22 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 63 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in |
Unterschächen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 9°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (4.2").
Schools in Unterschächen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primarschulhaus Unterschächen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Unterschächen
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio | trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House | deep house, techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits | latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eviva | - | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Jam On Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAMES FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Electro Radio (DE) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Unterschächen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphüttenmuseum | ||||
| Alpinmuseum | ||||
| AlpTransit | ||||
| Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus | ||||
| Bergsturzmuseum | ||||
| Bielensäge | ||||
| Bundesbriefmuseum | ||||
| Dörflihaus-Museum | ||||
| Forum der Schweizergeschichte | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini | ||||
| Grünhornhütte | ||||
| Haus für Kunst Uri | ||||
| Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau | ||||
| Historisches Museum Uri | ||||
| Hof Gersau | ||||
| Infanteriewerk Stalusa, A 8717 | ||||
| Informationszentrum Morgarten | ||||
| Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof | ||||
| Kirchenschatzmuseum | ||||
| Museum Cristallina | ||||
| Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa | ||||
| Naturkundesammlung | ||||
| Schweizer Dufour Museum | ||||
| Talmuseum Ursern | ||||
| Tell-Museum | ||||
| Urner Mineralien-Museum | ||||
| Urwaldpavillon |
Libraries in Unterschächen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Populara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Trun | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the Schwyz Canton | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Unterschächen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altdorfer Wuchämärcht |
Hotels in Unterschächen
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Unterschächen
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Unterschächen
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Unterschächen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Braueri |
Stadiums & Teams in Unterschächen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Unterschächen
101 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 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 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Splügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feldis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 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 | - | - | - |
| Elm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 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 | - | - | - |
| Kerenzerberg | 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 | - | - | - |
| Wildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanzboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 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 | - | - | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Unterschächen
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amlikon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Ragaz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | - | 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 |
| Samolaco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitterdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Unterschächen
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Äschkapelle | |
| Beinhauskapelle | |
| Bruder-Klaus-Kapelle | |
| Katholische Kirche St. Theodul | |
| Lourdes Grotte |
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What is the population of Unterschächen?
Unterschächen has a population of 760 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Unterschächen?
Unterschächen 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.