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Things to see in Stechelberg (Switzerland): 111 places and when to go
Stechelberg is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 111 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (89), Nature (73), Hiking (30). The best known are Eiger, Jungfrau and Aletsch Glacier. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.5248, 7.9235
- Places
- 111 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (89) · Nature (73) · Hiking (30) · Snow (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- June and October.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 54 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Aletschhorn, at 4,195 m.
What to see in Stechelberg
The places in and around Stechelberg, 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.
- EigerMountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland8.6 km
- JungfrauOne of the main summits of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland (4,158m / 13,642 ft)3.3 km
- Aletsch GlacierGlacier in Switzerland13 km
- MönchMountain in the Bernese Alps6.8 km
- AletschhornMountain in Switzerland8.5 km
- Grosses FiescherhornMountain in the Swiss Alps11 km
- GrünhornMountain in the Swiss Alps12 km
- Staubbach FallsWaterfall in Switzerland7.4 km
- SchilthornNature · Mountains7.7 km
- GletscherhornNature · Mountains3.6 km
- Sphinx ObservatoryObservatory5.3 km
- Hinteres FiescherhornMountain in the Bernese Alps11 km
- Grosses WannenhornNature · Mountains14 km
- NesthornMountain in the Bernese Alps12 km
- EbnefluhNature · Mountains3.0 km
- MittaghornNature · Mountains3.0 km
- TschingelhornNature · Mountains7.7 km
- GrosshornMountain in Canton of Valais, Switzerland; geonames ID = 66981804.3 km
- LauberhornMountain in the canton of Bern, Switzerland7.8 km
- MännlichenMountain in Switzerland10 km
- TrugbergNature · Mountains7.4 km
- BreithornMountain in Canton of Valais, Switzerland; geonames ID = 669818112 km
- DreieckhornMountain of the Bernese Alps9.1 km
- Kleines FiescherhornMountain in Switzerland12 km
And the other 87, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Schinhorn, Gspaltenhorn, Silberhorn, Fiescher Gabelhorn, Klein Grünhorn, Rottalhorn, Geisshorn, Dreispitz, Gross Fusshorn, Lang Glacier, Oeschinenhorn, Olmenhorn, Sattelhorn, Birghorn, Dündenhorn, Fründenhorn, Kander Neve, Oberaletsch Glacier, Tschuggen, Birg, Bütlasse, Petersgrat, Schwalmere, Breitlauihorn, Hohstock, Hundshorn, Lonzahörner, Mittelaletsch Glacier, Mutthorn, Sparrhorn, Tschingelspitz, Drättehorn, Schwarzmönch, Tschingel Glacier, Unterbächhorn, Wengen Jungfrau, Wysshorn, Bietenhorn, Eiger Glacier, Konkordiaplatz, Rotstock, Schönbühlhorn, Sulegg, Wildi Frau, Zahm Andrist, Gumihorn, Kranzberg, Lobhörner, Latrejespitz, Giessen glacier
- Mountains: Mönchsjoch Hut, Hollandia Hut, Konkordia Hut, Baltschieder Hut, Bergli Hut, Mittellegi Hut, Oberaletsch mountain hut, Rottal Hut, Anenhütte, Blüemlisalphütte, Doldenhornhütte, Fründenhütte, Gspaltenhornhütte, Guggihütte, Eiger-Ostegghütte, Schmadri hut, Silberhornhütte, Suls-Lobhornhütte, Alp Gamchi, Berggasthaus Stöcki Grindelwaldblick, Berggasthaus Tschingelhorn, Neue Mutthornhütte, Rotstockhütte, Schilthornhütte, Spielbodenalp, Üeschinenhütte
- Hiking: 04-Lötschberg Panoramaweg, Lötschberg-Panoramaweg, ViaBerna Etappe 13, ViaBerna Etappe 14
- Snow: Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen), Jungfraujoch Snow Fun Park, Mürren/Schilthorn
- Temples: Visit of blessed Virgin Mary chapel, anglican church
- Museums and art: Spy World, Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
When to go to Stechelberg
The best time to visit Stechelberg 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 not10:05
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:21
- MayBetter not14:48
- JunPossible15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:08
- DecBetter not8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In July, 107 of the 111 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 Stechelberg
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 54 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 Stechelberg?
The best known: Eiger, Jungfrau, Aletsch Glacier, Mönch, Aletschhorn. In all, 111 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stechelberg?
July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Stechelberg?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stechelberg as the destination and these 111 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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