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Walenstadt, Switzerland

Saint Gallen · Switzerland

Walenstadt is a small town in Saint Gallen, Switzerland with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

5,000 Population 205/sq mi density
1,398 ft Elevation 426 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Walenstadt

Walenstadt

Walenstadt is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Walen.

People

Population5,000
Density205/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Population5,000
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates47.1241°, 9.3119°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSaint Gallen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Walenstadt

Walenstadt is a small town in Switzerland (Saint Gallen) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Walenstadt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area24.4 sq mi (63.1 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates47.1241°N, 9.3119°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

638 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 96 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 123 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 150 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 65 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 42 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 107 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 7 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 97 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 49 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 43 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 96 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 15 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 20 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 149 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 19 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 21 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 42 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 96 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 40 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 27 114 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 71 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 4.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 7.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 7.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in

Walenstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (4.2").

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Radio Stations near Walenstadt

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Vorarlberg HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix (AT) club, dance AAC
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg (AT) orf MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies (AT) classic, classic hits AAC
Radio Vaterland (LI) MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz AAC 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg (AT) AAC
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock (AT) classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Proton - das freie Radio (AT) MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits (AT) 2000er, 2000s AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana (AT) italian AAC
Electro Radio (DE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Walenstadt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Post
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Altes Rathaus
Anna Göldi-Museum
Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Artilleriewerk Magletsch
Bergwerk Gonzen
Biedermannhaus
Biermuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
domus - Gallery and Museum
Dorfmuseum Sool
Drachenlochmuseum
Dreamfactory
Erlebniswelt Toggenburg
Feuerwehrmuseum
Gall'sche Offizin
Gasometer Kulturzentrum Triesen
Greisinger Museum
Heidihaus
Heidihaus
Heidis Alphütte
Heidis Alphütte
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ackerhus
Hilti Art Foundation
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte
Kunsthaus
Kunsthaus Krucker
Kunstmuseum Appenzell
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Landweibelhäuser
Lawena Museum (Elektromuseum)
Liechtenstein National Museum
Liechtenstein Treaure Chamber
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Militärmuseum
Museum am Dorfplatz Gais
Museum Amden
Museum Appenzell
Museum Appenzeller Bahnen Wasserauen
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Sernftalbahn
museumbickel
Museümli
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Postlis Stadel
Postmuseum
Rathaus der freien Walser / Schule
Rathausstall / Tourstart
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Toggenburger Museum
Toobe-Museum
Walsermuseum
Zur alten Säge
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Walenstadt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Buchs SG0.0
Bibliothek Gais0.0
Bibliothek Hemberg0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Landquart und Umgebung0.0
Bibliothek Mauren0.0
Bibliothek Stein AR0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Untervaz0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Kantonsbibliothek0.0
Landesbibliothek0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Ludothek / Bibliothek Degersheim0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Wattwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Maienfeld0.0
Städtli-Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Walenstadt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Markthalle Toggenburg
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Walenstadt

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Churfirsten
Hotel Restaurant Löwen
Schifffahrt
Seehof

Restaurants in Walenstadt

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alp Tschingla
Amami
Berggasthaus Lüsis
Bistro Hafen West
Calusa Beizli
Dolce Vita
Gipfelrestaurant Chäserrugg
Jade Palast
Neptun
Pizza-Kurier Walensee
Promenade Walenstadt
Restaurant Stauffacher
Restaurant Viva
Restaurant zum Ochsen
Rugg-Beizli
Schifffahrt
Seehof
Taverne Löwen
Wanderbeizli Herzlihus

Cafes in Walenstadt

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Varga
Neptun
Nostalgie Café Sigg

Monuments in Walenstadt

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paxmal

Clinics in Walenstadt

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Dentists in Walenstadt

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. dent. Sanda Popescu

Train Stations in Walenstadt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Walenstadt

Gas Stations in Walenstadt

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
BEBECO
SOCAR

Banks in Walenstadt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
St. Galler Kantonalbank

Gyms in Walenstadt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riva Fit

Breweries in Walenstadt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler
Brauhaus
St. Johann

Stadiums & Teams in Walenstadt

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Walenstadt

131 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 $0
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 $0
Avers 0.0 $0
Bivio 0.0 $0
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Nara – Leontica 0.0 $0
Prato Leventina 0.0 $0
Pontresina 0.0 $0
Carì 0.0 $0
Corviglia 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 $0
Savognin 0.0 $0
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 $0
Kinderland 0.0 $0
Vals 3000 0.0 $0
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 $0
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 $0
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 $0
Obermutten 0.0 $0
Alvaneu 0.0 $0
Lenz 0.0 $0
Tschappina 0.0 $0
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 $0
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 $0
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 $0
Rinerhorn 0.0 $0
Tenna 0.0 $0
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 $0
Jakobshorn 0.0 $0
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 $0
Feldis 0.0 $0
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 $0
Pischa 0.0 $0
Tschiertschen 0.0 $0
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 $0
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Parsenn 0.0 $0
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 $0
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 $0
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 $0
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 $0
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 $0
Eggberge 0.0 $0
Madrisa 0.0 $0
Elm 0.0 $0
Pany 0.0 $0
Braunwald 0.0 $0
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 $0
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 $0
Gargellen 0.0 $0
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 $0
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 $0
Stoos 0.0 $0
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 $0
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 $0
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 $0
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 $0
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 $0
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 $0
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 $0
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 $0
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 $0
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Brunni 0.0 $0
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Mugi 0.0 $0
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 $0
Schilt 0.0 $0
Flumserberg 0.0 $0
Golm 0.0 $0
Rothenthurm 0.0 $0
Euthal 0.0 $0
Malbun 0.0 $0
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 $0
Kerenzerberg 0.0 $0
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 $0
Wägital 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
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 $0
Wildhaus 0.0 $0
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 $0
Raggal 0.0 $0
Wolzenalp 0.0 $0
Sonntag Stein 0.0 $0
Tanzboden 0.0 $0
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 $0
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 $0
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 $0
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 $0
Furx 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
Heumöserlift 0.0 $0
Schwellbrunn 0.0 $0
Degersheim 0.0 $0
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 $0
Bödele 0.0 $0
Schetteregg 0.0 $0
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 $0
Bischofsberg 0.0 $0
Grub-Kaien 0.0 $0
Hochhäderich 0.0 $0
Pfänder 0.0 $0
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 $0
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Walenstadt

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ragaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Binningen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Blumberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Heiligenberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hilzingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Isny Glider FieldSmall Airport
Konstanz AirfieldSmall Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Markdorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen AirfieldSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wildberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Walenstadt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post CH AG

Treatment Centers in Walenstadt

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BioMed Center Sonnenberg
Klinik Gais
Klinik im Hof Nachbehandlungszentrum
Reha Löwen
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Walenstadt

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle Bruder Klaus
Kapelle St. Johannes Ev.
Kapelle St. Wolfgang
Katholische Kirche St. Luzius und Florinus
Kirche St. Antonius von Padua
Reformierte Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
895 m (2,936 ft)
Postal Code
9656

🇨🇭 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 Walenstadt

What is the population of Walenstadt?

Walenstadt has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Walenstadt?

Walenstadt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

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