Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'856 48.5%
Men
1'969 51.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
538 14.1%
Swiss citizens
2'742 69.8%
Foreign residents
1'188 30.2%
0–19 · 538 · 14.1%20–64 · 2'388 · 62.4%65+ · 899 · 23.5%
Foreign residents 30.2%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.2%69.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.2%70.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.1%41.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.1%10.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP62.9% · strongest party
SVP62.9%
FDP8.9%
SP6.0%
GLP5.9%
Mitte4.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier169%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
169%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 137 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Jungfraujoch · 8.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-5.5 °C
-5.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegrindelwald.com ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Grindelwald?
- Grindelwald has 3 postal codes: 3816, 3818, 3823.
- What is the tax rate in Grindelwald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Grindelwald is 169% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Grindelwald have?
- Grindelwald has 3'825 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Grindelwald in?
- Grindelwald is located in canton BE.