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Varen, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Varen is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 1,203. Elevation: 2,490 ft (759 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,203 Population 243/sq mi density
2,490 ft Elevation 759 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Varen

Varen

Miège is a former municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of Miège, Venthône and Veyras merged to form the new municipality of Noble-Contrée.

People

Population1,203
Density243/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Population1,203
Population Density243 / sq mi
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Coordinates46.3186°, 7.6074°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
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 Varen

Varen is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 1,203. The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet (759 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.

Varen 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 2,490 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

Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates46.3186°N, 7.6074°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 70 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 109 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 130 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 102 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 139 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 106 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 147 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 136 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 128 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 65 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 118 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 134 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 146 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 2 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 46 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 60 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 49 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 24 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 87 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 54 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 61 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 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Driest
October 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Varen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Varen

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ouistiti - MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Varen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Scierie
Art & Collections
Bergführermuseum
Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS)
Espace Ella Maillart
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Heimatmuseum
le Musée des Patoisants
Le Pénitencier
Lorihiischi
Lötschentaler Museum
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maison du Diable
Maskenkeller
Mini musée de Fang
Musée d'art du Valais
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de l'Evêché
Musée de la faune
Musée de la laiterie et des costumes
Musée de la nature
Musée des Bisses
Musée du Vélo
Museum auf der Burg
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Prioratskirche Niedergesteln
Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong
Seilbahnmuseum
Spy World
The Wine Museum
Valais History Museum
Wafa-Hüs
Wine Museum

Libraries in Varen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothek Linde0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône0.0
Bibliothèque d'Anniviers0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital du Valais et de la CRR-SUVA0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Noble0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Léonard0.0
Bibliothèque de Vex0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch0.0

Farmers Markets in Varen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la vieille ville

Restaurants in Varen

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Planigrächti;Varneralphütte
Rustico
Varensis

Gas Stations in Varen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Breweries in Varen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Brasserie Valaisanne
Les brasseries d'Ayent
Let it Beer
Mont-Noble Brasserie Artisanale
Suonen Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Varen

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Ski Resorts Near Varen

142 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bielmonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pila 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colle di Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brusson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Torgnon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Antagnod 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monterosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 - - -
Les Marecottes 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 - - -
Les Giettes 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 - - -
Rochers de Naye 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 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 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 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 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 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varen

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altiporto Chamois-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Meggiana Altiport-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Savoy Paraglider Landing Field-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Varen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maria vom Guten Rat
Theodoluskapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
737 m (2,418 ft)
Area
2.5 km² (1.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3972

🇨🇭 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 Varen

What is the population of Varen?

Varen has a population of 1,203 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Varen?

Varen 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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