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Wolhusen, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Wolhusen is a small town in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 4,050. Elevation: 1,923 ft (586 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

4,050 Population 230/sq mi density
1,923 ft Elevation 586 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Wolhusen

Wolhusen

Wolhusen is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.

People

Population4,050
Density230/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Population4,050
Population Density230 / sq mi
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Coordinates47.0598°, 8.0739°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceLucerne
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Wolhusen

Wolhusen is a small town in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 4,050. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet (586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Wolhusen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates47.0598°N, 8.0739°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 146 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 75 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 114 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 53 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 98 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 141 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 121 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 83 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 106 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 110 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 53 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 135 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 65 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 50 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 84 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 43 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 38 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Wolhusen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Wolhusen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Markt — — — —
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Radio Stations near Wolhusen

68 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
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Switzerland — MP3
Radio Swiss Classic — AAC 96 kbps
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
Radio SRF 3 — AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
GOAT Radio — AAC+ 64 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
Radio SRF 4 News — AAC 48 kbps
Radio Eviva — MP3
VirginRadio rock MP3
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
Bachata Nation Radio — MP3
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland — AAC 48 kbps
Radio BeO — MP3 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 — AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima — MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Drachenblut — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen — MP3 192 kbps
RFJ — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight — MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
80ies dot radio — MP3
SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen — AAC 96 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
Vintageradio.ch — MP3 128 kbps
Open Broadcast eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Jam On Radio — MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF Virus — AAC 40 kbps
Radio LoRa community radio, feminist MP3
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
Radio Zürich Nord — MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première — AAC 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) — MP3 192 kbps
JAMES FM — MP3 128 kbps
Kanal K — MP3
Radio 3FACH — MP3
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Wolhusen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bourbaki Panorama
Dorf- und Glasmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Ehemaliges Nationalbankgebäude
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Gameorama
Glacier garden
Glasi Hergiswil
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Haus der Instrumente
Haus zum Dolder
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Historisches Museum Obwalden
KKLB
KKLB Kunst Trip
Kultur- und Heimatmuseum
Kunsthaus Sursee Vier
Kunstmuseum Luzern
Militärsammlung
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum im Bellpark
Museum Luzern
Museum Luzern
Museum Ronmühle
Museum Schneggli
Museum Zofingen
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Rathaus Sempach
Römischer Mosaikboden
Römischer Mosaikboden
Rosengart Collection
Sägerei Weissenbach
Sagi Menziken
Sandstein Museum
Schloss Heidegg
Schlossmuseum Beromünster
Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain
Spanschachtelmuseum
St. Urbanhof
Stadtmühle Willisau
Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach
Tabakmuseum
Teddybär-Museum
Wiggertaler Museum
Zivilschutzanlage Sonnenberg

Libraries in Wolhusen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der Hochschule Luzern0.0
Bibliothek Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur0.0
Bibliothek Horw0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bibliothek Ruopigen0.0
Bibliothek Sarmenstorf0.0
Bibliothek Sempach0.0
Bildungszentrum Zofingen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Schöftland0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burg0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Menziken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Reinach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Strengelbach0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Kirchgemeindebibliothek Schlossrued/Schmiedrued0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz0.0
Läsi-Huus Fahrwangen, Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Regionalbibliothek Hochdorf0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Sursee0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Beinwil am See0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Birrwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Emmen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschenbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Gontenschwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Hohenrain0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Malters0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Meisterschwanden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Murgenthal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Nebikon0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Neuenkirch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Reiden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothenburg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothrist0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Uerkheim0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Zetzwil0.0
Schulbibliothek Leimbach0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Bibliothek0.0
Stadtarchiv Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kriens0.0
Stadtbibliothek Luzern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zofingen0.0
Umweltbibliothek öko-forum0.0
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern0.0

Farmers Markets in Wolhusen

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
Samstagsmarkt
Sarner Wochenmarkt
Weihnachtsmarkt Venite
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt "Unter der Egg"
Wochenmarkt Helvetiaplatz
Wochenmarkt Jesuitenplatz
Wochenmarkt Rathausquai

Hotels in Wolhusen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rebstock

Restaurants in Wolhusen

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krone
Lamm
Pizzeria August
Rebstock
Rössli
Terrasse
The Taste of Siam
Tropenhaus

Dentists in Wolhusen

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carollo
Zahnarztpraxis Wolhusen

Train Stations in Wolhusen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wolhusen

Gas Stations in Wolhusen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
Coop
Discount-Tankstelle

Banks in Wolhusen

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luzerner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisen
UBS
Valiant

Gyms in Wolhusen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Connection Wolhusen

Breweries in Wolhusen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1386 Brauerei
Berth Brauerei
BrauGarage
Brauhuus 531
BrauStation
Brauwerkstatt Kriens
Craft Beer Shop
Degenbier
Luzerner Bier Brauerei
Reib Bier
Schlossbräu Rued
Schluckspecht

Stadiums & Teams in Wolhusen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wolhusen

97 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Eggiwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eigenthal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stoos 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schüpfheim 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 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 — — —
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chuderhüsi 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bannalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schratten Flühli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Linden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Heimenschwand 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mörlialp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Friherrenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schafmatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Röhrenmoos 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Langenbruck 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwengimatt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Röti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grandval 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grenchenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Bennau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Raten 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sörenberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rothenthurm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rigi-Seebodenalp 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 — — —
Wasen i.E. 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prato Leventina 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Realp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kiental 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grimmialp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Snow Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kandersteg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cioss Prato 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gluringen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bellwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Engstligenalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mogno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Lauchernalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aletsch Arena 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Blatten Belalp 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Val Formazza 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Eriz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Homberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hubelweid 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rüschegg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Selital 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Habkern 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wilern 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 — — $0 — — —
First – Grindelwald 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aeschiallmend 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Faltschen 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Springenboden 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Wiriehorn 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Wolhusen

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base—Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base—Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield—Medium Airport
Ambri Airport—Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field—Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield—Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field—Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield—Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield—Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield—Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield—Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield—Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield—Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field—Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield—Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield—Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield—Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base—Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield—Small Airport
Münster Airfield—Small Airport
Olten Airfield—Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site—Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base—Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield—Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield—Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield—Small Airport
Thun Airfield—Small Airport
Triengen Airfield—Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield—Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wolhusen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AarReha Zofingen
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Spiraldynamik Med Center Luzern

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolhusen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle St. Gallus und Erasmus
Katholische Kirche St. Andreas
Kirche Steinhuserberg
Landgerichtskapelle

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 Wolhusen

What is the population of Wolhusen?

Wolhusen has a population of 4,050 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wolhusen?

Wolhusen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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