Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bern

Bern is a city in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 121,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 4 churches. The must-see places are Einsteinhaus (1 km), BärenPark Bern (1 km) and Bear Pit (1 km).

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

Bern at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 121,631
Coordinates
46.9481° N, 7.4474° E
Places within 50 km
72 (72 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 Bern

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bern: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bern

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Blasenfluh (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Gurnigel Pass · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Ochsen · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~37 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bern

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Schloss Hofwil (10 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Hofwil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Kramburg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bern

45 museums within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Einsteinhaus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bern

20 churches within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Burg Biel (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bern

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Blausee (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bern

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Bern. The closest is Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bern
  2. 1 km Einsteinhaus · museum, Sensebezirk
  3. 1 km BärenPark Bern · park, Sensebezirk
  4. 2 km Grave of Paul Klee · museum, Sensebezirk
  5. 9 km Schloss Worb · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 16 km Schloss Hofwil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  7. 10 km Back to Bern

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How to reach Bern

    All places near Bern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20114Blasenfluh (24 km)
    Forts & heritage2881Schloss Hofwil (10 km)
    Museums1545Einsteinhaus (1 km)
    Churches420Burg Biel (33 km)
    Other attractions17Bear Pit (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Blausee (61 km)
    Waterfalls16Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (42 km)
    Parks14BärenPark Bern (1 km)
    Caves14Pfaffenloch (15 km)
    Treks13Rund Um Jaun (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (77 km)

    Bern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bern?

    Einsteinhaus (museum, about 1 km), BärenPark Bern (park, about 1 km), Bear Pit (attraction, about 1 km), Grave of Paul Klee (museum, about 3 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 10 km), Schloss Worb (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 4 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bern?

    Blasenfluh, about 24 km by road; Gurnigel Pass (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bern?

    Schloss Hofwil, about 10 km by road; Schloss Worb (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bern?

    Einsteinhaus, about 1 km by road; Grave of Paul Klee (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bern?

    Start in Bern, visit Einsteinhaus, then BärenPark Bern, then Grave of Paul Klee, then Schloss Worb, then Schloss Hofwil, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bern?

    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 Bern

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