Swiss Towns / Episode 107
Sumiswald
20 October 2026 · Bern
What happened in this episode?
In episode 107, Sumiswald was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 2'004 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 2'003 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Sumiswald lies in the canton of Bern. It has 5'234 permanent residents and covers 59.34 km², which corresponds to around 88 residents per km².
- Canton: Bern
- 5'234 permanent residents
- Area: 59.34 km²
Sumiswald's castle became a home for people in need.
In 1225, Lütold of Sumiswald donated his estate on condition that the sick and helpless be cared for. When the municipality bought the castle in 1812, it opened a home for people in need.