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Vitznau, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Vitznau is a small town in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 1,496. Elevation: 1,470 ft (448 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,496 Population 330/sq mi density
1,470 ft Elevation 448 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Vitznau

Vitznau

Vitznau is a municipality in the district of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.

People

Population1,496
Density330/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Population1,496
Population Density330 / sq mi
Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Coordinates47.0101°, 8.4842°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceLucerne
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 Vitznau

Vitznau is a small town in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 1,496. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 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.

Vitznau 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 1,470 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

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates47.0101°N, 8.4842°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

881 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 146 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 83 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 139 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 104 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 129 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 22 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 148 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 69 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 81 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 147 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 82 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 79 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 55 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 81 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 137 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 115 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 146 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 104 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 25 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 147 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 23 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 50 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Vitznau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (3.2").

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Radio Stations near Vitznau

61 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
Virgin Radio Switzerland - MP3
Radio Central - MP3
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen - AAC 48 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 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
Radio Drachenblut - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen - AAC 96 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Vintageradio.ch - MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
80ies dot radio - MP3
Radio Sunshine (GB) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio4TNG - MP3 128 kbps
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio 3FACH - MP3
RTS La Première - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
JAMES FM - MP3 128 kbps
Jam On Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Kanal K - MP3
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

Museums in Vitznau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agentenhaus
Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus
Bergsturzmuseum
Bergwerkmuseum
Bloodhound-Museum
Bourbaki Panorama
Bundesbriefmuseum
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
ChocoWelt
Dörflihaus-Museum
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Festung Fürigen
Feuerwehr-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum
Forum der Schweizergeschichte
Frey Näpfli Stiftung
Fürenbär im Bärennest
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Haus der Instrumente
Haus für Kunst Uri
Heimatkundliche Sammlung
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Historisches Museum Uri
Hof Gersau
Hohle Gasse
Informationszentrum Morgarten
Isabella Kaiser
Johanna Spyri Museum
Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof
Kirchenschatzmuseum
Kunsthaus Zug
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Museum "Alte Sagi"
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum Burg Zug
Museum für Urgeschichte
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum TLF-Club Inwil
Naturkundesammlung
Nicola Erni Collection
Nicola Erni Collection
Ortsmuseum
Puppenhausmuseum Luzern
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Richard Wagner Museum
Rosengart Collection
Salzmagazin
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Schloss Heidegg
Schweizer Dufour Museum
Sust
Swiss Chocolate Adventure
Swiss Museum of Transport
Talmuseum Engelberg
Tell-Museum
Urner Mineralien-Museum
Weinbaumuseum
Winkelriedhaus
Ziegeleimuseum Cham
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Vitznau

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 Hausen am Albis0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur0.0
Bibliothek Horw0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Knonau0.0
Bibliothek Ludothek Hünenberg0.0
Bibliothek Meggen0.0
Bibliothek Menzingen0.0
Bibliothek Mettmenstetten0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau0.0
Bibliothek Zug0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Stans0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Uri0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Cham0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Richterswil0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Sins0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Stäfa0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wollerau0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Library of the Schwyz Canton0.0
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 Mühlau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Root0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rotkreuz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Stans0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Udligenswil0.0
Schulbibliothek «Robin Book»0.0
Schulbibliothek Hirzel0.0
Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri0.0
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wädenswil0.0
Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern0.0

Farmers Markets in Vitznau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altdorfer Wuchämärcht
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 Vitznau

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chalet Schild
Das Morgen
Hotel FloraAlpina
Hotel Rigi First
Hotel Rigi Vitznau
Muth Campus
Öko-Hotel Gruebisbalm
Paradieshotel Rotschuo
Park Hotel Vitznau
Terrasse am See
Villa Kapellmatt
Vitznauerhof

Restaurants in Vitznau

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpwirtschaft Heiri-Hütte
Alpwirtschaft Schild
Bärenstube
Berggasthaus Unterstetten
Bergrestaurant Hinterbergen
Chalet Schild
focus ATELIER
Gartenwirtschaft Kuorez
Grill Restaurant Seeterrasse
Hotel FloraAlpina
Hotel Rigi Vitznau
Nostalgie Bar
Paradieshotel Rotschuo
Restaurant Hinterbergen
Restaurant Prisma Expérience
Rütli
Sens
Wissifluh

Clinics in Vitznau

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cereneo

Train Stations in Vitznau

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vitznau

Gas Stations in Vitznau

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola

Breweries in Vitznau

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

Stadiums & Teams in Vitznau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vitznau

98 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rosswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eriz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vitznau

36 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
Konstanz Airfield-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
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat 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

Treatment Centers in Vitznau

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cereneo
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vitznau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Hieronymus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
453 m (1,486 ft)
Postal Code
6414

🇨🇭 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 Vitznau

What is the population of Vitznau?

Vitznau has a population of 1,496 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 330 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vitznau?

Vitznau 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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