Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Belp

Belp is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 9,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 3 churches. The must-see places are Pfaffenloch (7 km), Ruine Kramburg (7 km) and Burg Gerzensee (8 km).

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Belp, Bern
Belp, Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Belp at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 9,307
Coordinates
46.8913° N, 7.4982° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Belp

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

More places near Belp

  • Grasburg Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Hofwil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Panzermuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Thun · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gurnigel Pass · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kunstmuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Amsoldingen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Laupen Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see

Things to see near Belp, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Belp

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Blasenfluh (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Gurnigel Pass · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ochsen · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~30 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Belp

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Ruine Kramburg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ruine Kramburg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Uttigen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~15 km · Must-see

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Museums near Belp

38 museums within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Grave of Paul Klee (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Belp

14 churches within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Cathedral of St Nicholas (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Belp

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Blausee (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Belp

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Belp. The closest is Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Belp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Belp
  2. 7 km Pfaffenloch · cave, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  3. 4 km Ruine Kramburg · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  4. 2 km Burg Gerzensee · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  5. 1 km Altes Schloss Gerzensee · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 13 km Schloss Worb · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  7. 9 km Back to Belp

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How to reach Belp

    All places near Belp by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Belp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23130Blasenfluh (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2876Ruine Kramburg (7 km)
    Museums1238Grave of Paul Klee (9 km)
    Churches314Cathedral of St Nicholas (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Blausee (52 km)
    Waterfalls17Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (38 km)
    Other attractions16Bear Pit (9 km)
    Caves14Pfaffenloch (7 km)
    Parks23BärenPark Bern (9 km)
    Treks13Rund Um Jaun (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (80 km)

    Belp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Belp?

    Pfaffenloch (cave, about 7 km), Ruine Kramburg (heritage site, about 7 km), Burg Gerzensee (heritage site, about 8 km), Altes Schloss Gerzensee (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Worb (heritage site, about 9 km), Grave of Paul Klee (museum, about 9 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 3 churches, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belp?

    Blasenfluh, about 20 km by road; Gurnigel Pass (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Belp?

    Ruine Kramburg, about 7 km by road; Burg Gerzensee (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Belp?

    Grave of Paul Klee, about 9 km by road; Einsteinhaus (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Belp?

    Start in Belp, visit Pfaffenloch, then Ruine Kramburg, then Burg Gerzensee, then Altes Schloss Gerzensee, then Schloss Worb, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Belp?

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

    Towns near Belp

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