Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'221 49.8%
Men
3'251 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'425 22.0%
Swiss citizens
5'728 87.9%
Foreign residents
786 12.1%
0–19 · 1'425 · 22.0%20–64 · 3'866 · 59.7%65+ · 1'181 · 18.2%
Foreign residents 12.1%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 67.3%66.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.5%65.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.9%36.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.9%13.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP57.6% · strongest party
SVP57.6%
FDP42.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier470%
Cantonal tax multiplier325%
470%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 7 in canton ObwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Giswil · 7.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'142 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitekerns.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Kerns?
- Kerns has 4 postal codes: 6064, 6066, 6067, 6068.
- What is the tax rate in Kerns?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Kerns is 470% (2026); canton OW levies 325%.
- How many residents does Kerns have?
- Kerns has 6'472 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Kerns in?
- Kerns is located in canton OW.