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Things to see in Guttannen (Switzerland): 98 places and when to go
Guttannen is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 98 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (77), Nature (67), Hiking (21). The best known are Finsteraarhorn, Rhône Glacier and Schreckhorn. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.5926, 8.2324
- Places
- 98 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (77) · Nature (67) · Hiking (21) · Temples (4) · Snow (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- June and October.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 66 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Finsteraarhorn, at 4,274 m.
What to see in Guttannen
The places in and around Guttannen, 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.
- FinsteraarhornHighest mountain of the Bernese Alps at the border of Berne and Valais in Switzerland10 km
- Rhône GlacierGlacier in Switzerland13 km
- SchreckhornMountain peak in the administrative district of Interlaken-Oberhasli in the canton of Bern, Switzerland8.7 km
- LauteraarhornMountain in the Swiss Alps8.0 km
- AgassizhornNature · Mountains10 km
- WetterhornMountain in the Bernese Alps, Grindelwald, Switzerland10 km
- UnteraargletscherGlacier in Switzerland3.2 km
- Fiescher GlacierGlacier in Switzerland13 km
- GalenstockMountain of the Uri Alps at the border of Uri and Valais in Switzerland14 km
- OberaargletscherGlacier in Switzerland7.1 km
- Upper Grindelwald GlacierGlacier in Switzerland9.1 km
- BärglistockMountain in Switzerland7.4 km
- EwigschneehornMountain in Switzerland4.9 km
- MettenbergMountain in Bernese Alps (Switzerland) near Grindelwald12 km
- OberaarhornMountain of the Bernese Alps at the border of Berne and Valais in Switzerland8.1 km
- TieralplistockMountain in Switzerland12 km
- Trift GlacierGlacier near Gadmen in Switzerland13 km
- GwächtenhornNature · Mountains11 km
- MittelhornNature · Mountains9.5 km
- GalmihornMountain in Switzerland10 km
- HienderstockMountain in Switzerland1.3 km
- RitzlihornNature · Mountains5.0 km
- RosenhornMountain in Switzerland8.5 km
- BächlistockMountain in Switzerland862 m
And the other 74, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Gauli Glacier, Gross Furkahorn, Hangendgletscherhorn, Kleines Schreckhorn, Löffelhorn, Oberaarrothorn, Sidelhorn, Wasenhorn, Wellhorn, Brandlammhorn, Brünberg, Dossen, Grosser Diamantstock, Hiendertelltihorn, Hugihorn, Klein Furkahorn, Klein Lauteraarhorn, Mährenhorn, Gärstenhörner, Rosenlaui Glacier, Alplistock, Gallauistöck, Grosses Engelhorn, Gstellihorn, Firehorn, Ritzihorn, Finsteraarrothorn, Lauteraar Rothörner, Scheuchzerhorn, Steinhüshorn, Steinlauihorn, Studerhorn, Klein Wellhorn, Sidelenhorn, Finsteraar Glacier, Nasse Strahlegg, Setzehorn, Chrinnenhorn, Lauteraar Glacier, Vordre Zinggenstock, Chilchlistock, Limistock, Telltistock
- Architecture: Trift Bridge
- Mountains: Finsteraarhorn Hut, Lauteraar Hut, Schreckhorn Hut, Albert-Heim-Hütte, Bächlitalhütte, Dossenhütte, Gaulihütte (1895), Gelmerhütte, Gleckstein Hut, Oberaarjochhütte, Trifthütte, Windegghütte, Aarbiwak, Bäregg, Chelenalp mountain hut, Grueben Hut, Sidelenhütte, Tierberglihütte SAC, Galmihornhütte, Oberaar
- Hiking: Via Sbrinz
- Temples: Reformed Helferei Church, Mother of God chapel, Saint Martin of Tours, Chapel of St. Andrea
- History: Stiereggruine
- Snow: Gluringen, Münster - Geschinen
- Museums and art: kriSTALL Guttannen, Tonis Skimuseum
When to go to Guttannen
The best time to visit Guttannen is July to September; also possible: June and October. 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.
- JanBetter not8:46
- FebBetter not10:04
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:21
- MayBetter not14:49
- JunPossible15:37
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:08
- DecBetter not8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. In July, 96 of the 98 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 Guttannen
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 66 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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And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Guttannen?
The best known: Finsteraarhorn, Rhône Glacier, Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Agassizhorn. In all, 98 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Guttannen?
July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.
How do you get to Guttannen?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Guttannen as the destination and these 98 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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