Location & Surroundings

Gurzelen is a third-order administrative division in Bern, Switzerland with 859 inhabitants, at 621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uetendorf, 3 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 20 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: CH0867

Overview

Gurzelen is municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Bern in der Schweiz.

It is located in Thun administrative district, Switzerland.

The population is about 840 (2018).

It covers about 4.50 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 591 metre.

Also known as: Gurzelen BE

Media

Image

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Gurzelen COA.svg

Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Thun administrative district
  • Area 4.50 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 46' 32" N, 7° 32' 9" E
  • Elevation DEM: 621 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 859
  • Pop. Density 262 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0867

Weather in Gurzelen

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

Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 7.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 107 W/m2.

Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,023.1 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 5.2 0.9 197 95 1,023.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 5.2 0.4 28 97 1,023.4 0.72 / 0.72 98 0.0 n/a
12h 7.9 1.2 19 83 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.23 50 97.3 n/a
18h 4.3 1.0 173 95 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.11 44 106.7 n/a
Tomorrow 1.9 1.8 182 89 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
30h 1.0 1.8 186 86 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
36h 9.7 1.1 349 55 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 94 256.7 n/a
42h 4.2 1.9 171 80 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 96 123.6 n/a
Monday 5.2 1.9 146 74 1,022.6 0.06 / 0.06 100 0.0 n/a
54h 4.4 1.8 192 75 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 11.5 0.8 4 56 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 151.7 n/a
66h 7.1 0.6 213 81 1,016.7 0.12 / 0.12 100 75.5 n/a
Tuesday 6.8 1.3 179 91 1,015.4 0.93 / 1.05 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gurzelen?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 7.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 107 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 Gurzelen today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 9h 48m.
What is the local time in Gurzelen?
Local time is 11:32. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gurzelen?
Gurzelen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gurzelen?
Population about 859.
What is the elevation of Gurzelen?
DEM 621 m.
Where is Gurzelen located?
It is at 46.77542, 7.53583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gurzelen in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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