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Kandersteg

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kandersteg is a river in Bern, Switzerland with 1,281 inhabitants, at 2,662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frutigen, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 57 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 40 km away.

Also known as: CH0565

Overview

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

It is located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,298 (2018).

It covers about 135 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,174 metre.

Also known as: Kandersteg BE

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district
  • Area 135 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 28' 9" N, 7° 42' 30" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2662 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,281
  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0565

Weather in Kandersteg

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

Now -7.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -7.1 to 2.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 W/m2.

Temperature
-7.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 -7.1 2.1 94 62 1,017.6 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h -6.3 3.0 133 46 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h -5.4 3.3 140 59 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 2.5 1.9 146 66 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 268.2 n/a
Tomorrow -4.1 4.2 143 84 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 151.1 n/a
30h -3.0 4.0 147 85 1,020.3 0.01 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
36h -1.8 3.0 166 92 1,018.4 1.87 / 1.89 100 0.0 n/a
42h 2.1 1.7 182 84 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.65 64 186.7 n/a
Sunday -1.2 3.1 156 86 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 122.4 n/a
54h -1.6 1.4 165 97 1,013.9 1.28 / 1.28 100 0.0 n/a
60h -1.2 2.1 239 98 1,014.5 6.14 / 7.42 89 0.0 n/a
66h 0.1 2.5 227 96 1,015.6 0.00 / 2.11 99 94.1 n/a
Monday -2.1 3.0 182 92 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.07 99 71.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kandersteg?
Now -7.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -7.1 to 2.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 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 Kandersteg today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 9h 32m.
What is the local time in Kandersteg?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kandersteg?
Kandersteg is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kandersteg?
Population about 1,281.
What is the elevation of Kandersteg?
DEM 2,662 m.
Where is Kandersteg located?
It is at 46.46925, 7.70835 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kandersteg in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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