Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bolligen

Bolligen is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 6,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Grave of Paul Klee (4 km), Bear Pit (5 km) and BärenPark Bern (5 km).

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

Bolligen at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 6,086
Coordinates
46.9751° N, 7.4970° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 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 Bolligen

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

  • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Schlösschen Buchegg · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Trachselwald Castle · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Grasburg Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Uttigen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Laupen Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Panzermuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~32 km · Must-see

Things to see near Bolligen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bolligen

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bolligen. 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
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Gurnigel Pass · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~39 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bolligen

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bolligen. The closest is Schloss Hofwil (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Hofwil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Kramburg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~19 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bolligen

45 museums within 100 km of Bolligen. The closest is Grave of Paul Klee (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bolligen

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

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Waterfalls near Bolligen

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Bolligen. The closest is Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bolligen

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bolligen. The closest is Blausee (64 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bolligen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

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

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How to reach Bolligen

    All places near Bolligen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bolligen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints14106Blasenfluh (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2883Schloss Hofwil (7 km)
    Museums1345Grave of Paul Klee (4 km)
    Churches225Burg Biel (33 km)
    Other attractions27Bear Pit (5 km)
    Waterfalls16Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Blausee (64 km)
    Parks14BärenPark Bern (5 km)
    Caves14Pfaffenloch (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (50 km)
    Treks03Rund Um Jaun (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (71 km)

    Bolligen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bolligen?

    Grave of Paul Klee (museum, about 4 km), Bear Pit (attraction, about 5 km), BärenPark Bern (park, about 5 km), Einsteinhaus (museum, about 6 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 7 km), Schloss Worb (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 2 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bolligen?

    Blasenfluh, about 20 km by road; Emmental (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bolligen?

    Schloss Hofwil, about 7 km by road; Schloss Worb (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bolligen?

    Grave of Paul Klee, about 4 km by road; Einsteinhaus (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bolligen?

    Start in Bolligen, visit Schloss Hofwil, then Einsteinhaus, then BärenPark Bern, then Grave of Paul Klee, then Schloss Worb, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bolligen?

    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 Bolligen

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