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Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland

Nidwalden · Switzerland

Wolfenschiessen is a small town in Nidwalden, Switzerland with a population of 2,080. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

2,080 Population 486/sq mi density
1,696 ft Elevation 517 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Wolfenschiessen

Wolfenschiessen

Wolfenschiessen is a village and municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Wolfenschiessen itself, the municipality includes the settlements of Altzellen, Büren ob dem Bach, Dörfli, and Oberrickenbach, together with a large area of high alpine land, mountains, lakes, and glaciers.

People

Population2,080
Density486/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Population2,080
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Coordinates46.9032°, 8.3942°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceNidwalden
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 Wolfenschiessen

Wolfenschiessen is a small town in Switzerland (Nidwalden) with a population of 2,080. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 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.

Wolfenschiessen 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 1,696 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

Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates46.9032°N, 8.3942°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 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 M4.8 150 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 87 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 96 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 139 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 79 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 26 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 84 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 90 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 67 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 135 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 103 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 93 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 132 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 90 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 37 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 30 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 14 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 38 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Wolfenschiessen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Wolfenschiessen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Wolfenschiessen
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Radio Stations near Wolfenschiessen

52 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio 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
RADIO ARGOVIA MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
Radio Central MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive 80s, alternative rock MP3 256 kbps
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen AAC 48 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eviva MP3
Bachata Nation Radio MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen AAC 96 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Vintageradio.ch MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
80ies dot radio MP3
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
WALTS WELT MP3 64 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
JAMES FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) MP3 192 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio 3FACH MP3
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Jam On Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wolfenschiessen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus
Bergsturzmuseum
Bourbaki Panorama
Bürgenstockbahn Museum
ChocoWelt
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Ermitage Isabelle Kaiser
Festung Fürigen
Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini
Frey Näpfli Stiftung
Fürenbär im Bärennest
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Haus der Instrumente
Haus für Kunst Uri
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Hof Gersau
Hohle Gasse
Informationszentrum Morgarten
Isabella Kaiser
Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof
Kirchenschatzmuseum
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum der Landschaft Hasli
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum TLF-Club Inwil
Puppenhausmuseum Luzern
Rathaus Sempach
Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi
Richard Wagner Museum
Rosengart Collection
Salzmagazin
Schweizer Dufour Museum
Sherlock-Holmes-Museum
Sust
Swiss Chocolate Adventure
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Talmuseum Engelberg
Teddybär-Museum
Urner Mineralien-Museum
Winkelriedhaus
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Wolfenschiessen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Adligenswil0.0
Bibliothek Ägerital0.0
Bibliothek Buchrain0.0
Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern0.0
Bibliothek Ebikon0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur0.0
Bibliothek Horw0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Meggen0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek Sempach0.0
Bibliothek und Ludothek Küssnacht0.0
Bibliothek Vitznau0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Stans0.0
Didaktisches Zentrum Uri0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weggis0.0
Hochschule Luzern - Bibliothek Informatik und Wirtschaft0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Nidwalden0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Engelberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschenbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Inwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch0.0
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
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek0.0
Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum0.0
Walchwil_Public_Library0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern0.0

Farmers Markets in Wolfenschiessen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Christbaummarkt Nationalquai
Christbaummarkt Helvetiaplatz
Christbaummarkt Schweizerhofquai
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 Wolfenschiessen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bergrestaurant Gummenalp
Hotel Alpina Einhorn

Restaurants in Wolfenschiessen

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Äigèbraij
Berggasthaus Bannalpsee
Berggasthaus Haldigrat
Bergrestaurant Gummenalp
Eintracht
Gasthaus Grafenort
Gasthaus zur Post
Hotel Alpina Einhorn
Langbodenstübli
Oberfeld

Cafes in Wolfenschiessen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Walenalp

Train Stations in Wolfenschiessen

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grafenort
Wolfenschiessen

Gas Stations in Wolfenschiessen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Wolfenschiessen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nidwaldner Kantonalbank

Breweries in Wolfenschiessen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1386 Brauerei
Ägeribier
Blattmann Bier
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Getränke Lussi
Horseshoe Braueri
Keimling
Luzerner Bier Brauerei
Mikrobrauerei 6078
Reib Bier
Rigi Gold
Schluckspecht

Stadiums & Teams in Wolfenschiessen

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Ski Resorts Near Wolfenschiessen

106 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Staldenried - Gspon 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
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Bellwald 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
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Carì 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Bannalp 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 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
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Braunwald 0.0 $0
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 $0
Stoos 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 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
Wasen i.E. 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
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Mugi 0.0 $0
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 $0
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 $0
Rothenthurm 0.0 $0
Euthal 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 Bildhaus 0.0 $0
Atzmännig 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 $0
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 $0
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 $0
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Steg 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wolfenschiessen

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Locarno AirportSmall Airport
Lodrino Air BaseSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wolfenschiessen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
6386 Wolfenschiessen

Treatment Centers in Wolfenschiessen

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cereneo
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolfenschiessen

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beinhaus
Hll. Peter und Paul
Kapelle Bannalp
Kapelle Bättelrüti
Kapelle Heilig Kreuz
Kapelle St.Joder
Maria Geburt
Stutzkapelle Burgholz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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 Wolfenschiessen

What is the population of Wolfenschiessen?

Wolfenschiessen has a population of 2,080 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wolfenschiessen?

Wolfenschiessen 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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