Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bowil

Bowil is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 1,414 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 0 churches. The must-see places are Burg Neu-Signau (3 km), Ruine Alt-Signau (3 km) and Blasenfluh (5 km).

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

Bowil at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 1,414
Coordinates
46.8930° N, 7.6976° 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 Bowil

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

138 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Blasenfluh (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bowil

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Burg Neu-Signau (3 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~16 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bowil

32 museums within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Kunstmuseum Thun (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bowil

13 churches within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Cathedral of St Nicholas (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bowil

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Lake Sarnen (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bowil

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Bowil. The closest is Staubbach Falls (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bowil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bowil
  2. 3 km Ruine Alt-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  3. 6 km Emmental · viewpoint, Lucerne
  4. 7 km Burg Neu-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  5. 3 km Blasenfluh · viewpoint, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 9 km Schloss Wil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  7. 9 km Back to Bowil

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How to reach Bowil

    All places near Bowil by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bowil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints31138Blasenfluh (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2273Burg Neu-Signau (3 km)
    Museums1032Kunstmuseum Thun (20 km)
    Churches013Cathedral of St Nicholas (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Lake Sarnen (49 km)
    Waterfalls27Staubbach Falls (47 km)
    Other attractions25Bear Pit (24 km)
    Parks24BärenPark Bern (24 km)
    Caves13Pfaffenloch (21 km)
    Treks03Rund Um Jaun (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (30 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (70 km)

    Bowil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bowil?

    Burg Neu-Signau (heritage site, about 3 km), Ruine Alt-Signau (heritage site, about 3 km), Blasenfluh (viewpoint, about 5 km), Emmental (viewpoint, about 9 km), Schloss Wil (heritage site, about 9 km), Burgstelle Diessenberg (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bowil?

    Blasenfluh, about 5 km by road; Emmental (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bowil?

    Burg Neu-Signau, about 3 km by road; Ruine Alt-Signau (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bowil?

    Kunstmuseum Thun, about 20 km by road; Panzermuseum Thun (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bowil?

    Start in Bowil, visit Ruine Alt-Signau, then Emmental, then Burg Neu-Signau, then Blasenfluh, then Schloss Wil, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bowil?

    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 Bowil

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