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Things to see in Sangernboden (Switzerland): 69 places and when to go
Sangernboden is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 69 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (40), Hiking (30), Nature (18). The best known are Kaiseregg, Stockhorn and Gantrisch. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.7155, 7.4034
- Places
- 69 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (40) · Hiking (30) · Nature (18) · History (9) · Snow (8) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 23 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Schafberg, at 2,239 m.
What to see in Sangernboden
The places in and around Sangernboden, 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.
- KaisereggMountain in the Fribourg Pre-Alps, Switzerland9.5 km
- StockhornMountain of the Bernese Alps11 km
- GantrischMountain in the Bernese Alps3.8 km
- MäreNature · Mountains5.0 km
- OchsenMountain in canton of Bern, Switzerland2.2 km
- SchafbergMountain in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland11 km
- BäderhornMountain in Switzerland13 km
- TurnenNature · Mountains12 km
- HohmadMountain in Switzerland7.0 km
- PfyffeMountain in Switzerland3.7 km
- SchafarnischMountain in Switzerland7.2 km
- NiderhornNature · Mountains14 km
- SchibeNature · Mountains4.8 km
- Gantrisch Regional Nature ParkNature park in Switzerland6.2 km
- GuggershornNature · Mountains8.0 km
- HohmädliMountain in Switzerland4.4 km
- SchwybergNature · Mountains10 km
- WiddersgrindMountain in Switzerland4.3 km
- Burgistein CastleCastle in Burgistein in the canton of Bern, Switzerland11 km
- Riggisberg CastleChâteau in Riggisberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland12 km
- Schwarzenburg CastleCastle in Schwarzenburg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland12 km
- Weissenburg CastleCastle ruin8.3 km
- Vreneli MuseumMuseum of local history in Guggisberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland8.0 km
- AgensteinhausResidential building in Erlenbach in Simmental in the canton of Bern, Switzerland13 km
And the other 45, by what you come to do:
- History: Blankenburg auf Schönegg, Helfenstein castle ruin, Laubegg Castle, Obermaggenberg Castle Ruin, old Steinbach bridge across the Kalte Sense
- Mountains: Alp Grosser Schwyberg, Bergheim Wildgrimmi, Buntschli, Burlaja, Cerniets, Chäserli, Combi, Fuchses Schwyberg, La Balisa, Marbach Brecca, Niderhornhütte, Obere Euschels, Obere Riggisalp, Rinderalphütte, Sankt Antoni Brecca, Ski- und Ferienhaus Obergestelen, Staldenmaadhütte, Steinige Rippa, Stockhütte, Stoss, Süftenenhütte, Trimlenhüttli, Untere Gantrischhütte
- Snow: Hapfere - Plaffeien, Jaunpass, Ottenleue, Rossberg Oberwil, Rüschegg, Schwarzsee, Selital, Skilift Gurnigel-Bad
- Hiking: Hexenweg, Riggli Weg, Rundgang Riggisalp, Seerundgang, Sunnehüsi, Wanderweg Plaffeien - Schwarzsee, Wanderweg Schwarzsee - Kaiseregg
- Stargazing: Schulsternwarte Schwarzenburg
- With kids: Schwimmbad Eywald
When to go to Sangernboden
The best time to visit Sangernboden is May to October; also possible: November to April. 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.
- JanPossible8:45
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. In July, 60 of the 69 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 Sangernboden
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 23 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
- Fribourg41 places21 km
- Bern162 places23 km
- Schwanden (Sigriswil)81 places25 km
- Broc67 places27 km
- Kerzers52 places33 km
- Lenk68 places36 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sangernboden?
The best known: Kaiseregg, Stockhorn, Gantrisch, Märe, Ochsen. In all, 69 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sangernboden?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to Sangernboden?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 23 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sangernboden as the destination and these 69 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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