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Wimmis, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Wimmis is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 2,237. Elevation: 2,093 ft (638 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,237 Population 345/sq mi density
2,093 ft Elevation 638 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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Wimmis

Wimmis is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population2,237
Density345/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Population2,237
Population Density345 / sq mi
Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Coordinates46.6759°, 7.6397°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
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 Wimmis

Wimmis is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 2,237. The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet (638 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.

Wimmis 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 2,093 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

Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates46.6759°N, 7.6397°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 144 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 43 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 142 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 123 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 88 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 141 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 129 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 101 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 146 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 92 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 123 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 104 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 42 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 85 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 124 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 27 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 67 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 26 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Wimmis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Wimmis

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulanlage Chrümig - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wimmis

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern - MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BERN1 - MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Vibration Zen Relax - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ouistiti - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wimmis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Agenstein Haus
alter Bären
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Flechtmuseum
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kloster Rüeggisberg
Kunstmuseum Thun
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Mühle
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schulmuseum Bern
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Seilbahnmuseum
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
Spy World
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Thun Panorama

Libraries in Wimmis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek - Schule Schliern Blindenmoos0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Köniz0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Niederscherli0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Dorfbibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Frutigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Leseecke Bibliothek Köniz0.0
PTT Archive0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Wimmis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Honig
Markthalle Frutigen
Thuner Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Belp

Hotels in Wimmis

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berghaus Niesen

Restaurants in Wimmis

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berghaus Niesen Kulm
Gasthof Kreuz
Hotel Löwen
Onkel Thoms Schnitzelscheune

Castles in Wimmis

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jagdschlösschen Lattigen
Ruine Kronegg
Schloss Wimmis

Train Stations in Wimmis

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Niesen Kulm
Wimmis

Gas Stations in Wimmis

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral

Banks in Wimmis

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEK
Raiffeisen

Breweries in Wimmis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Endstation Brewery
tap4
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Wimmis

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wimmis

132 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 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 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 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 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Breuleux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tramelan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Golatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grenchenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Genevez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wimmis

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière 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
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-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
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wimmis

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Wimmis

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
607 m (1,992 ft)
Area
16.7 km² (6.4 mi²)
Postal Code
3700

🇨🇭 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 Wimmis

What is the population of Wimmis?

Wimmis has a population of 2,237 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wimmis?

Wimmis 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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