Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district

(Verwaltungskreis Obersimmental-Saanen · Verwaltungskreis Obersimmental-Saanen · Arrondissement administratif du Haut-Simmental et Gessenay)

District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Bern

Main town: Zweisimmen

24 808
Population
575 km²
Area
7
Municipalities

Cities & Towns

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The district of Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district spans 575 km² and contains 7 municipalities, with Zweisimmen as its main town. Its estimated population of 24 808 gives a density of 43 /km² The most populous place is Gstaad (6 874 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.

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Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

District outline with municipality boundaries

Bern/Berne canton map with Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland

Bern/Berne canton map with Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland

District highlighted in its canton context

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district outline map, Switzerland

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district outline map, Switzerland

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Municipalities / Gemeinden

7 municipalities

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Lenk at 123 km², the smallest is Lauenen (58 km²) Saanen has the most mapped buildings (5 720 in OSM).

Municipality Population Area km² Buildings Postcodes
Lenk 2 454 123 3 275 2 -
Saanen 15 026 120 5 720 7 -
Boltigen 1 272 77 2 015 3 -
Zweisimmen 2 970 73 2 821 4 View
Gsteig 911 62 1 305 2 -
St. Stephan 1 381 61 1 656 4 -
Lauenen 794 58 1 181 1 -

Postcodes

17 postcode areas

The district of Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district is served by 17 postcode areas covering roughly 1 284 km² with a total of 37 123 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district begin with the digits 3, 1 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 3775, with approximately 2 969 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.

17
Total postcodes
37 123
Buildings
1 284 km²
Total area
928
Avg buildings
32.1 km²
Avg area
119
Cities covered
2
Prefix zones
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Top postcodes by building count

# Code Name Buildings Population Area km²
1 - 2 969 3 741 122.92 View →
2 - 2 058 2 035 16.35 View →
3 - 1 873 1 197 77.06 View →
4 - 1 783 2 096 47.46 View →
5 - 1 273 2 311 18.57 View →
6 - 1 162 794 58.5 View →
7 - 833 2 072 16.66 View →
8 - 791 435 30.51 View →
9 - 735 919 30.37 View →
10 - 709 516 35.3 View →
11 - 555 395 27.03 View →
12 - 531 2 759 22.17 View →
13 - 424 2 191 13.79 View →
14 - 342 3 596 25.93 View →
15 - 334 512 14.84 View →
16 - 252 487 9.99 View →
17 - 113 977 7.28 View →

Postal services in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district has 81 mapped postal facilities: 20 post offices, 61 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.

Die Post
Die Post
Post 3777 Saanenmöser
Post Saanen
Poste 3785 Gsteig b. Gstaad
Poststelle Gstaad · 3780 Gstaad

Transport

8 lines · 22 routes

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By mode

bus 8 lines

Network totals

Lines 8
Routes 22
Total length 162.3 km
Operators 2
Longest line 12.180 · 87.6 km
Most stops 12.180 · 51 stops

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district's public transport network covers 162.3 km across 8 lines and 22 routes, operated by 2 operators.

Full transport details

Density by Municipality

actual Gemeinde borders

Summary

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Frequently Asked Questions about Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district

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What is the main town of Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district?

The main town of Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district is Zweisimmen, with a population of about 2,970 residents.

Which canton does Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district belong to?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.

Is Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district a district or a city?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district is Zweisimmen.

What is the population of Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district has a population of about 24 808 residents, giving a population density of 43 people per km².

How large is Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district covers a total area of 575 km² (about 222 square miles).

How many municipalities are in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden): Lenk, Saanen, Boltigen, Zweisimmen, Gsteig, St. Stephan, Lauenen

What postal codes are used in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district?

Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district has 17 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3, 1.

How many buildings are in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district?

According to OpenStreetMap data, Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district district has 17 973 mapped buildings, a density of 31 buildings per km².