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Sachseln

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Sachseln is a third-order administrative division in Obwalden, Switzerland with 5,170 inhabitants, at 1,634 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sarnen, 7 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 62 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 19 km away.

Also known as: CH1406

Overview

Sachseln is municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Obwalden in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.

The population is about 5,146 (2018).

It covers about 54 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 483 metre.

Also known as: Sachseln OW

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Obwalden
  • Area 54 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 50' 3" N, 8° 14' 47" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1634 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,170
  • Pop. Density 18 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH1406

Weather in Sachseln

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

Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 11.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 W/m2.

Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 6.1 1.8 145 91 1,022.8 - / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
6h 11.9 0.5 108 68 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 65 279.5 n/a
12h 7.6 2.2 157 84 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 57 159.5 n/a
18h 6.2 3.6 165 83 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.9 3.6 149 80 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
30h 12.5 2.9 141 66 1,010.0 0.04 / 0.04 99 284.1 n/a
36h 7.1 3.4 166 84 1,009.8 0.41 / 0.45 97 106.9 n/a
42h 7.1 0.9 167 87 1,010.1 0.33 / 0.78 97 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 5.5 1.7 1 99 1,011.2 2.86 / 3.64 100 0.0 n/a
54h 4.4 2.2 319 98 1,014.1 4.98 / 8.63 100 12.1 n/a
60h 1.7 1.1 261 97 1,021.2 1.00 / 9.63 100 23.5 n/a
66h 0.8 0.5 257 98 1,024.2 0.00 / 5.91 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday -1.9 2.4 181 93 1,027.3 0.00 / 1.22 6 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sachseln?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 11.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 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 Sachseln today?
Sunrise around 07:49 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Sachseln?
Local time is 15:40. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sachseln?
Sachseln is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sachseln?
Population about 5,170.
What is the elevation of Sachseln?
DEM 1,634 m.
Where is Sachseln located?
It is at 46.83408, 8.24626 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sachseln in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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