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Things to see in St. Urban (Switzerland): 29 places and when to go
St. Urban is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (4), With kids (4). The best known are Aarburg Castle, Saint Urban's Abbey and Neu-Bechburg Castle. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 47.2323, 7.8398
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (4) · With kids (4) · Nature (3) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 44 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hohwacht, at 781 m.
What to see in St. Urban
The places in and around St. Urban, 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.
- Aarburg CastleCastle in Aarburg in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland11 km
- Saint Urban's AbbeyFormer Cistercian monastery in St. Urban in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland4 m
- Neu-Bechburg CastleCastle in Oensingen in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland12 km
- Aarwangen CastleCastle in Aarwangen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland6.0 km
- Thunstetten CastleCastelin Thunstetten in the canton of Bern, Switzerland7.2 km
- BornNature · Mountains11 km
- Kastelen Tower RuinsRuined castle in Alberswil in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland15 km
- Glashütten Reformed ChurchChurch building in Murgenthal in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland3.0 km
- Reformed ChurchChurch building in Oftringen in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland11 km
- Alt-Bechburg CastleCastle ruin in Holderbank in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland12 km
- Grünenberg CastleCastle ruin near Melchnau in the canton of Bern, Switzerland6.1 km
- Neu-Falkenstein CastleCastle ruins near Balsthal (Klus) in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland14 km
- evangelical reformed StadtkircheChurch building in Zofingen in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland10 km
- Alt-Falkenstein CastleCastle in Balsthal in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland14 km
- Burg GutenburgCastle6.4 km
- HohwachtObservation tower in Reisiswil in the canton of Bern, Switzerland7.4 km
- Kunsthaus LangenthalMuseum in Langenthal (Switzerland)4.4 km
- Bruder KlausChurch building in Huttwil, Switzerland13 km
- Ruine HumbergArchaeological site13 km
- Tower of the former Wikon Castle and castle chapelParts of the castle in Wikon in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland11 km
- Belli's Mini-FreizeitparkWith kids2.3 km
- Brennerei StadelmannDistillery6.4 km
- HirschparkWith kids · Wildlife11 km
- LANGATUNDistillery5.8 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Snow: Langenbruck, Walterswil
- Food and drink: Langenthaler Bierbrauerei
- Nature: Tierpark
- With kids: Wildpark Heitern
When to go to St. Urban
The best time to visit St. Urban is December to March and May to October; also possible: 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 time8:41
- FebBest time10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:53
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecBest time8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In January, 28 of the 29 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 St. Urban
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 44 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
- Aarau95 places23 km
- Solothurn42 places23 km
- Menziken35 places27 km
- Liestal81 places29 km
- Trub28 places32 km
- Lucerne68 places39 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in St. Urban?
The best known: Aarburg Castle, Saint Urban's Abbey, Neu-Bechburg Castle, Aarwangen Castle, Thunstetten Castle. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit St. Urban?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to St. Urban?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 44 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with St. Urban as the destination and these 29 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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