- Guide price for 2026 for 1 ster of dry beech (33 cm, oven-ready): 180 to 220 francs, without delivery (Swiss Farmers' Union).
- Green wood (1 m split logs from the forest road) costs only 75 to 95 francs per ster, but it is not oven-ready and still needs about two years to dry.
- Delivery and stacking cost extra with many suppliers: always compare the total price.
- With us, 1 ster of beech (33 cm) costs CHF 329.00 and birch CHF 369.00: free delivery, stacked up to 50 m from the drop-off point.
In this article
- Firewood prices in Switzerland: what does a ster cost? The 2026 guide prices
- What is in the price: wood species, dryness, delivery, stacking
- How to compare offers: the total price counts
- Per kilowatt hour: beech is not more expensive
- Our prices at a glance (as of October 2026)
- Frequently asked questions about firewood prices
- In short: firewood prices in Switzerland
One ster of dry, oven-ready beech (33 cm) costs 180 to 220 francs in 2026 according to the Swiss Farmers' Union's guide prices, from the wood shed and without delivery. Delivery and stacking usually come on top. With us, a ster of beech costs CHF 329.00, delivered and stacked.
Firewood prices in Switzerland depend on more than meets the eye: wood species, dryness, log length, delivery and the question of who stacks the wood in the end. This article shows you the current guide prices, what is included in the price and how to compare offers fairly. The figures come from the sources named and from our shop, as of October 2026.
Firewood prices in Switzerland: what does a ster cost? The 2026 guide prices
The Swiss Farmers' Union publishes guide prices for the direct sale of firewood from the farm. They are not binding, but they are a good reference. The current list is valid from September 28, 2026:
| Wood species (split, 33 cm, dry) | Francs per ster |
|---|---|
| Softwood | 160 to 170 |
| Mixed hardwood | 170 to 190 |
| Beech | 180 to 220 |
| Birch | 200 to 220 |
Source: Swiss Farmers' Union, guide prices for direct marketing of firewood (in German), valid from September 28, 2026, retrieved on October 11, 2026. Small quantities, oven-ready, dry, without delivery, from the wood shed.
Green wood costs much less: for 1 m long split logs from the forest road, the union suggests 75 to 95 francs per ster of beech (birch 110 to 130). In return, the wood is not oven-ready. It still has to be stored for about two years before use, and you usually arrange the transport from the forest road yourself.
What is in the price: wood species, dryness, delivery, stacking
- Wood species: hardwoods such as beech give more heat per ster than softwood (EnergieSchweiz) and therefore cost more.
- Dryness: oven-ready wood has under 20% moisture (Holzenergie Schweiz). Drying costs storage space and time, which is why dry wood is more expensive than green wood. We deliver our wood at under 18% moisture.
- Processing: sawing, splitting and drying are work that is part of the price.
- Delivery: the guide prices apply without delivery, and many suppliers charge for it separately. With us it is free.
- Stacking: you stack tipped wood yourself, which takes time and effort. With us it is included, up to 50 m from the drop-off point.
How to compare offers: the total price counts
A low wood price says little as long as it is unclear what comes on top. So calculate the price at which the wood is stacked at your stove:
| Pick up wood or have it tipped | SchitliExpress: delivered and stacked | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood (beech, 33 cm) | 180 to 220 francs (guide price) | CHF 329.00 |
| Delivery | often extra, depending on the supplier | free |
| Stacking | you do it yourself | included, up to 50 m from the drop-off point |
| Moisture | ask the supplier | under 18% |
| Checking the amount | hardly possible with tipped wood | stacked: you see the pile |
How you can measure the amount and why a «ster» is not the same as a «loose cubic meter» is explained in What is a ster of firewood.
Per kilowatt hour: beech is not more expensive
Beech costs more than softwood, but it also gives more energy per ster. A worked example with the midpoints of the guide prices and the energy values at 20% water content:
| Wood species | Price per ster (midpoint of the range) | Energy per ster | Price per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech | 200 francs | 1,887 kWh | about 10.6 cents |
| Spruce | 165 francs | 1,334 kWh | about 12.4 cents |
Sources: guide prices of the Swiss Farmers' Union (softwood 160 to 170, beech 180 to 220 francs per ster); energy values from Holzenergie Schweiz on behalf of BAFU, table A9. Rounded; the example does not apply to every offer.
Per kilowatt hour, beech is about 14% cheaper than spruce in this example. Hardwood holds more energy per volume: for the same heat you need fewer ster.
Our prices at a glance (as of October 2026)
All prices include delivery and stacking up to 50 m from the drop-off point. The figures come straight from the shop, so they are always current.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Beech firewood 33 cm, stacked (per ster) | CHF 329.00 |
| Beech firewood 25 cm, stacked (per ster) | CHF 339.00 |
| Birch firewood 33 cm, stacked (per ster) | CHF 369.00 |
| Starter pack: 1 ster of beech plus kindling | CHF 349.00 |
We deliver to the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Solothurn, Thurgau, Zug and Zurich. Delivery time for firewood is usually 6 to 12 working days. All details are in the shipping information.
Frequently asked questions about firewood prices
What are the current wood prices in Switzerland?
Since September 28, 2026, the Swiss Farmers' Union recommends, for dry, oven-ready split firewood (33 cm, without delivery), 160 to 170 francs per ster of softwood, 170 to 190 francs for mixed hardwood, 180 to 220 francs for beech and 200 to 220 francs for birch.
What does a kilo of firewood cost?
In Switzerland firewood is usually sold by the ster, not by the kilo. A ster of beech weighs about 450 kg. At 180 to 220 francs per ster, that works out at roughly 40 to 49 cents per kilo.
What does it cost to split 1 ster of wood?
That depends on the operation. With oven-ready wood, splitting is included in the price: the guide prices of the Swiss Farmers' Union apply to split, dry logs of 33 cm. With us you get the wood split, dry and stacked, with no extra charge for splitting.
How many ster does a single-family house need?
That depends on the building and the heating. Calculate from your previous consumption: 1,000 liters of heating oil equal 5 to 6 ster of hardwood (EnergieSchweiz). More in What is a ster of firewood.
Is beech firewood expensive?
Beech costs more per ster than softwood but also gives more energy: in the worked example above it is even cheaper per kilowatt hour. For firewood we carry beech and birch.
In short: firewood prices in Switzerland
For dry beech, the 2026 guide price is 180 to 220 francs per ster, without delivery. What matters is the total price: delivery, stacking, moisture and a quantity you can check are all part of it. With us, a ster of beech costs CHF 329.00, with delivery and stacking. Do you want to order firewood stacked or talk through the amount first? Write to us, we are happy to help. When to order and how to plan your supply is covered in Firewood for winter, and you will find more answers in Firewood in Switzerland: questions and answers.
Send us a short message and we will work out the amount with you, before you order.
