Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'102 48.0%
Men
2'278 52.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
691 15.8%
Swiss citizens
3'077 69.7%
Foreign residents
1'339 30.3%
0–19 · 691 · 15.8%20–64 · 2'668 · 60.9%65+ · 1'021 · 23.3%
Foreign residents 30.3%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 68.7%66.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.0%52.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.6%42.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%17.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP56.6% · strongest party
SVP56.6%
FDP43.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier465%
Cantonal tax multiplier325%
465%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 2 of 7 in canton ObwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Engelberg · 3.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'570 mm
7.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegde-engelberg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Engelberg?
- Engelberg has 2 postal codes: 6388, 6390.
- What is the tax rate in Engelberg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Engelberg is 465% (2026); canton OW levies 325%.
- How many residents does Engelberg have?
- Engelberg has 4'380 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Engelberg in?
- Engelberg is located in canton OW.