Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'137 49.4%
Men
1'164 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
432 18.8%
Swiss citizens
1'973 85.0%
Foreign residents
349 15.0%
0–19 · 432 · 18.8%20–64 · 1'254 · 54.5%65+ · 615 · 26.7%
Foreign residents 15.0%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 60.7%54.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.7%50.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.5%33.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.5%14.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP51.8% · strongest party
SVP51.8%
EDU9.7%
FDP8.8%
GLP7.5%
Mitte6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 210 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Adelboden · 10.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'191 mm
7.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelenkgemeinde.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lenk?
- Lenk has 2 postal codes: 3773, 3775.
- What is the tax rate in Lenk?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lenk is 179% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Lenk have?
- Lenk has 2'301 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lenk in?
- Lenk is located in canton BE.