Place to visit
Gurtenturm, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Gurtenturm is a tower in Switzerland (Berna). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to March, May to October. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tower · Architecture
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- December to March, May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 4.8 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 08:00-22:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 46.9197, 7.43698
What it is and where
Gurtenturm is a tower in Switzerland (Berna). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Berna, where this site lists 162 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.9197, 7.43698; the nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 4.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Architecture places in Switzerland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gurtenturm is December to March, May to October.
- JanBest time8:43
- FebBest time10:03
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecBest time8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GurtenSummit582 m
- Brauerei WabräuBrewery1.1 km
- Ruine AegertenArchaeological site1.7 km
- tap4Brewery1.7 km
- Schloss KönizCastle1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Architecture
- Puente de la Capilla
- Säntis: Summit
- Torre del Reloj
- Uetliberg: Summit
- Dreiländerbrücke: Bridge
- Monte Verità: Summit
Every Switzerland place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gurtenturm?
It is a tower in Switzerland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gurtenturm?
December to March, May to October. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Gurtenturm?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 4.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gurten, Brauerei Wabräu, Ruine Aegerten. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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