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Grindelwald

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Grindelwald is a winter sports in Bern, Switzerland with 3,810 inhabitants, at 1,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Interlaken, 16 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 59 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 47 km away.

Also known as: CH0576

Overview

Grindelwald is village and municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Berner Oberland, Kanton Bern, Schweiz.

It is located in Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district, Switzerland.

The population is about 3,801 (2018).

It covers about 171 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,034 metre.

Also known as: Grindelwald BE

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Coat of arms CHE Grindelwald COA.svg

Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district
  • Area 171 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 37' 9" N, 8° 3' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1142 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,810
  • Pop. Density 47 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0576

Weather in Grindelwald

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grindelwald, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 13.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.

Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,024.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 12.3 3.1 307 52 1,024.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 6.7 1.9 323 82 1,025.6 0.05 / 0.05 82 241.9 n/a
12h 4.4 0.4 248 49 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
18h 5.3 0.4 225 38 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 54 2.7 n/a
Tomorrow 13.5 2.2 322 38 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 25 482.5 n/a
30h 6.6 0.3 221 65 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 330.0 n/a
36h 6.9 0.6 226 49 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 7.1 0.5 217 53 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.5 n/a
Saturday 15.1 1.6 328 40 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 30 486.8 n/a
54h 7.8 0.7 151 61 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 79 304.1 n/a
60h 6.8 1.6 169 61 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 7.3 1.6 153 56 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.3 n/a
Sunday 16.3 0.8 308 39 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 12 486.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grindelwald?
Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 13.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 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 Grindelwald today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Grindelwald?
Local time is 20:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grindelwald?
Grindelwald is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Grindelwald?
Population about 3,810.
What is the elevation of Grindelwald?
DEM 1,142 m.
Where is Grindelwald located?
It is at 46.61907, 8.05098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grindelwald in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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