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Things to see in Buttes (Switzerland): 28 places and when to go
Buttes is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (7), History (6). The best known are Le Chasseron, Aiguilles de Baulmes and Crêt du Cervelet. The best time to come is December to February and May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.8862, 6.5465
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (7) · History (6) · Hiking (6) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- December to February and May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 73 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Le Chasseron, at 1,607 m.
What to see in Buttes
The places in and around Buttes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Le ChasseronNature · Mountains3.9 km
- Aiguilles de BaulmesNature · Mountains12 km
- Crêt du CerveletMountain in Switzerland10 km
- La Presta Asphalt MineDisused asphalt mine in Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland9.7 km
- Musée d'automates et de boîtes à musiqueMuseum in Sainte-Croix (Switzerland)8.0 km
- Champvent CastleCastle in Champvent in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland12 km
- Glacière de MonlésiCave6.5 km
- Mathod CastleCastle in Mathod in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland13 km
- Le CochetMountain in Switzerland6.2 km
- Mont des CerfsMountain in Switzerland9.5 km
- Rousseau MuseumMuseum in Môtiers in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland5.6 km
- Roches BlanchesMountain in Jura-Nord vaudois District, Switzerland3.1 km
- Montagny-le-Corbe, ruins of the medieval castleCastle ruins in Montagny-près-Yverdon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland11 km
- Reformed ChurchChurch building in La Brévine in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland11 km
- Tour de la Grand’VyTower5.9 km
- Absinthe la Valote MartinDistillery5.2 km
- b.a.gBrewery9.9 km
- Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-TraversBrewery4 m
- GTJ hiking routeHiking10 km
- Double HouseDouble farmhouse in La Brévine in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland9.0 km
- La vy aux moinesHiking9.7 km
- Les IllarsMountains · Hiking3.1 km
- House of Cats, Petitpierre HouseResidential building in Boveresse in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland5.2 km
- MauborgetSki area5.8 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 1, Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 2, Via Francigena
- Museums and art: Volkswrecks Bar & Museum
When to go to Buttes
The best time to visit Buttes is December to February and May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:44
- FebBest time10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecBest time8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In May, 27 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Buttes
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Neuchâtel90 places31 km
- Lausanne164 places40 km
- Fribourg41 places47 km
- Kerzers52 places51 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Buttes?
The best known: Le Chasseron, Aiguilles de Baulmes, Crêt du Cervelet, La Presta Asphalt Mine, Musée d'automates et de boîtes à musique. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Buttes?
December to February and May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Buttes?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Buttes as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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