Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Biglen

Biglen is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 1,759 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Schloss Wil (3 km), Schloss Worb (6 km) and Blasenfluh (7 km).

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

Biglen at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 1,759
Coordinates
46.9263° N, 7.6251° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Biglen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Biglen: 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 Biglen

133 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Blasenfluh (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Biglen

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Schloss Wil (3 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~14 km · Must-see

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Museums near Biglen

36 museums within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Grave of Paul Klee (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Biglen

14 churches within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Burg Biel (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Biglen

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biglen

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biglen. The closest is Blausee (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Biglen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biglen
  2. 6 km Schloss Worb · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  3. 5 km Schloss Wil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  4. 10 km Burg Neu-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  5. 1 km Ruine Alt-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 5 km Blasenfluh · viewpoint, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  7. 7 km Back to Biglen

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How to reach Biglen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biglen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22133Blasenfluh (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2375Schloss Wil (3 km)
    Museums1236Grave of Paul Klee (15 km)
    Churches214Burg Biel (47 km)
    Other attractions28Bear Pit (16 km)
    Waterfalls17Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Blausee (55 km)
    Caves14Pfaffenloch (18 km)
    Treks04Rund Um Jaun (55 km)
    Parks23BärenPark Bern (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (69 km)

    Biglen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biglen?

    Schloss Wil (heritage site, about 3 km), Schloss Worb (heritage site, about 6 km), Blasenfluh (viewpoint, about 7 km), Burg Neu-Signau (heritage site, about 8 km), Ruine Alt-Signau (heritage site, about 10 km), Burgstelle Diessenberg (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 2 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biglen?

    Blasenfluh, about 7 km by road; Emmental (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Biglen?

    Schloss Wil, about 3 km by road; Schloss Worb (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Biglen?

    Grave of Paul Klee, about 15 km by road; Einsteinhaus (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biglen?

    Start in Biglen, visit Schloss Worb, then Schloss Wil, then Burg Neu-Signau, then Ruine Alt-Signau, then Blasenfluh, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biglen?

    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 Biglen

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