Oberland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Beatenberg

Beatenberg is a town in Oberland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 1,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Niederhorn (3 km), Burgfeldstand (3 km) and Gemmenalphorn (5 km).

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Beatenberg, Bern
Beatenberg, Oberland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beatenberg at a glance

Location
Oberland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 1,188
Coordinates
46.6990° N, 7.7943° E
Places within 50 km
103 (103 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Beatenberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beatenberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Beatenberg, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Beatenberg

183 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Niederhorn (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Beatenberg

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Weissenau Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Beatenberg

24 museums within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beatenberg

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Blausee (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Oeschinen Lake · lake · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Lämmerensee · lake · Oberwallis · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Lauenensee · lake · Gruyère · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Boniger See · lake · Oberwallis · ~62 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Beatenberg

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Staubbach Falls (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Beatenberg

7 churches within 100 km of Beatenberg. The closest is Burgkirche (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beatenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beatenberg
  2. 3 km Niederhorn · viewpoint, Lucerne
  3. 3 km Sigriswiler Rothorn · viewpoint, Lucerne
  4. 3 km Gemmenalphorn · viewpoint, Lucerne
  5. 2 km Burgfeldstand · viewpoint, Lucerne
  6. 8 km Weissenau Castle · heritage site, Lucerne
  7. 5 km Back to Beatenberg

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From travellers near Beatenberg

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How to reach Beatenberg

    All places near Beatenberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Mürrenbachfall · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Uttigen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • First · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mönch · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Jungfrau · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Oeschinen Lake · lake · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Grosse Scheidegg · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Wetterhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Gurnigel Pass · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Kramburg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Petersgrat · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Gasterental · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~35 km · Must-see
    • UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · sanctuary · Lucerne · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Pfaffenloch · cave · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ochsen · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Reichenbach Falls · waterfall · Nidwalden · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Schinhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen · museum · Nidwalden · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Balmhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Lonzahörner · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Glaubenberg Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzgrätli · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~40 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beatenberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64183Niederhorn (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1742Weissenau Castle (5 km)
    Museums724Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Blausee (26 km)
    Waterfalls68Staubbach Falls (19 km)
    Churches07Burgkirche (54 km)
    Parks23Tropenhaus Frutigen (20 km)
    Other attractions13Bear Pit (47 km)
    Treks03Rund Um Jaun (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (35 km)
    Caves12Pfaffenloch (36 km)

    Beatenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beatenberg?

    Niederhorn (viewpoint, about 3 km), Burgfeldstand (viewpoint, about 3 km), Gemmenalphorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Sigriswiler Rothorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Weissenau Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Schynige Platte (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Beatenberg?

    103 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beatenberg?

    Niederhorn, about 3 km by road; Burgfeldstand (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beatenberg?

    Weissenau Castle, about 5 km by road; Ruine Alt Oberhofen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Beatenberg?

    Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik, about 12 km by road; Kunstmuseum Thun (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beatenberg?

    Start in Beatenberg, visit Niederhorn, then Sigriswiler Rothorn, then Gemmenalphorn, then Burgfeldstand, then Weissenau Castle, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beatenberg?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Beatenberg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Beatenberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Beatenberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.