Skip to main content
Switzerland · Canton OW

Giswil

6074–6174
OW CANTON60746174
Residents
3'944
Area
86 km²
Tax multiplier
485%
Postal codes
2

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
1'953 49.5%
Men
1'991 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
834 21.1%
Swiss citizens
3'406 85.4%
Foreign residents
582 14.6%
0–19 · 834 · 21.1%20–64 · 2'336 · 59.2%65+ · 774 · 19.6%
Foreign residents 14.6%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.2%63.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.0%66.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 62.5%33.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP55.2% · strongest party
SVP55.2%
FDP44.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier485%
Cantonal tax multiplier325%
485%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 6 of 7 in canton Obwalden
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Giswil · 6.5 km
Annual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'142 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Giswil?
Giswil has 2 postal codes: 6074, 6174.
What is the tax rate in Giswil?
The municipal tax multiplier of Giswil is 485% (2026); canton OW levies 325%.
How many residents does Giswil have?
Giswil has 3'944 residents (2023).
Which canton is Giswil in?
Giswil is located in canton OW.

Map

OpenStreetMap