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Things to see in Schwanden (Sigriswil) (Switzerland): 81 places and when to go
Schwanden (Sigriswil) is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 81 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Mountains (18), Nature (17). The best known are Niesen, Hohgant and Morgenberghorn. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. 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 · 46.7393, 7.7263
- Places
- 81 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Mountains (18) · Nature (17) · Hiking (8) · Snow (8) · Temples (7)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 26 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Fromberghorn, at 2,394 m.
What to see in Schwanden (Sigriswil)
The places in and around Schwanden (Sigriswil), 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.
- NiesenMountain in Swiss Alps12 km
- HohgantMountain of the Swiss Alps14 km
- MorgenberghornMountain of the Bernese Alps14 km
- FromberghornNature · Mountains14 km
- Thun CastleCastle in the city of Thun in the Swiss canton of Bern7.7 km
- BurgfeldstandMountain in Switzerland5.6 km
- HoneggNature · Mountains9.3 km
- NiederhornNature · Mountains4.9 km
- Sigriswiler RothornMountain in Switzerland3.5 km
- GemmenalphornMountain in canton of Bern, Switzerland6.2 km
- Oberhofen CastleCastle complex with outbuildings and park in Oberhofen on Lake Thun in the canton of Bern, Switzerland4.5 km
- Spiez CastleCastle with museum in the municipality of Spiez in the Swiss canton of Bern6.3 km
- WätterlatteMountain in Switzerland15 km
- Sieben HengsteMountain in Switzerland7.4 km
- St. Beatus CavesNetwork of stalactite caves in Sundlauenen in the municipality of Beatenberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland7.4 km
- Schadau CastleChâteau in Thun in the canton of Bern, Switzerland6.8 km
- Weissenau CastleCastle ruin in Unterseen, canton of Bern, Switzerland11 km
- Hünegg CastleCastle in Hilterfingen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland5.4 km
- SchwändibluemeMountain in Switzerland1.5 km
- Ringgenberg CastleChurch building and castle ruin in Ringgenberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland14 km
- Unspunnen CastleRuined castle in the municipality of Wilderswil in the Swiss canton of Bern13 km
- Oberdiessbach CastleChâteau in Oberdiessbach in the canton of Bern, Switzerland13 km
- Panzermuseum ThunMuseum in Switzerland9.0 km
- Sternwarte SiriusObservatory in Sigriswil in the canton of Bern, Switzerland4 m
And the other 57, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Wocher Panorama, Art Museum Thun, Museum of Timekeeping and Mechanical Musical Instruments
- Temples: Scherzligen Reformed Church, Reformed church with clergy house, Merligen church, Würzbrunnen church, Thun City Church, St. Mauritius Frutigen
- History: Amsoldingen Castle, Aris ob Kien Castle, Mülenen Castle, Ralligen estate, Kiesen Castle, Wimmis Castle, Tellenburg Castle, Uttigen Castle, Burg Diessenberg, former Amsoldingen Abbey Church, Alt-Oberhofen Castle, Ruine Faulensee, Jagdburg castle ruin, Strättlig Tower, Schloss Interlaken
- Nature: Chuderhüsi Tower, Aussichtsturm Blueme, Chnubel, Chnubeli
- With kids: Hotel Beatus, Panorama Bad Beatenberg, Seilpark Interlaken
- Mountains: Balmhütte, Brunnialp, Hubelhuus Beatenberg, Sennhütte Ottenschwand
- Snow: Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald, Habkern, Heimenschwand, Hohwald Beatenberg, Homberg, Hubelweid, Schindelberg Linden, Sigriswill-Schwanden
- Food and drink: Brauerei Haarige Kuh, Rebbaugenossenschaft Oberhofen, Thunbier
- Diving: Crazy Divers, Divecenter Thun
- Hot springs: Freibad-Seebad Spiez, Schattenbedli, Seebad Lido Krattigen, Strandbad Hirschen, Tracht
- Hiking: Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, ViaBerna Etappe 10, ViaBerna Etappe 11, ViaBerna Etappe 12
When to go to Schwanden (Sigriswil)
The best time to visit Schwanden (Sigriswil) 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 time8:45
- FebBest time10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecBest time8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. In July, 73 of the 81 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 Schwanden (Sigriswil)
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 26 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 Schwanden (Sigriswil)?
The best known: Niesen, Hohgant, Morgenberghorn, Fromberghorn, Thun Castle. In all, 81 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schwanden (Sigriswil)?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to Schwanden (Sigriswil)?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 26 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schwanden (Sigriswil) as the destination and these 81 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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