Location & Surroundings
Giswil is a village in Obwalden, Switzerland with 3,563 inhabitants, at 488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sarnen, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 57 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Гисвиль
Overview
Giswil is settlement within the municipality of the same name in Switzerland — DE Siedlung in der gleichnamigen Gemeinde in der Schweiz.
It is located in Giswil, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 488 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Giswil
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 50' 0" N, 8° 10' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 488 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,563
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Гисвиль
Weather in Giswil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giswil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 16.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 57 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 1.4 | 160 | 89 | 1,024.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 1 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 2.1 | 170 | 77 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 2.0 | 176 | 69 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.8 | 350 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 402.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 2.0 | 166 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 190.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 3.2 | 164 | 76 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.3 | 3.5 | 163 | 76 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 0.7 | 125 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 402.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.6 | 2.3 | 171 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 2.2 | 176 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.2 | 1.7 | 207 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.1 | 1.6 | 258 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 7.04 / 7.44 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giswil?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 16.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giswil today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Giswil?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giswil?
Giswil is a populated place.
How many people live in Giswil?
Population about 3,563.
What is the elevation of Giswil?
DEM 488 m.
Where is Giswil located?
It is at 46.83333, 8.18065 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giswil in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry