Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Eggiwil

Eggiwil is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 2,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 0 churches. The must-see places are Emmental (6 km), Schallenberg Pass (7 km) and Ruine Alt-Signau (8 km).

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

Eggiwil at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 2,559
Coordinates
46.8757° N, 7.7957° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 Eggiwil

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eggiwil

141 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Emmental (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gemmenalphorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sigriswiler Rothorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~20 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Eggiwil

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Ruine Alt-Signau (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Trachselwald Castle · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Thun · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~23 km · Must-see

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Museums near Eggiwil

32 museums within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Kunstmuseum Thun (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Eggiwil

17 churches within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eggiwil

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Lake Sarnen (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Eggiwil

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Eggiwil. The closest is Staubbach Falls (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Eggiwil

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 Eggiwil
  2. 6 km Emmental · viewpoint, Lucerne
  3. 8 km Blasenfluh · viewpoint, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  4. 3 km Burg Neu-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  5. 1 km Ruine Alt-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 13 km Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint, Lucerne
  7. 7 km Back to Eggiwil

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How to reach Eggiwil

    All places near Eggiwil by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eggiwil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints37141Emmental (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2170Ruine Alt-Signau (8 km)
    Museums932Kunstmuseum Thun (23 km)
    Churches017Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Lake Sarnen (39 km)
    Waterfalls47Staubbach Falls (41 km)
    Other attractions24Bear Pit (33 km)
    Parks24BärenPark Bern (33 km)
    Treks03Walenpfad (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (21 km)
    Caves12Pfaffenloch (30 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (70 km)

    Eggiwil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eggiwil?

    Emmental (viewpoint, about 6 km), Schallenberg Pass (viewpoint, about 7 km), Ruine Alt-Signau (heritage site, about 8 km), Burg Neu-Signau (heritage site, about 9 km), Blasenfluh (viewpoint, about 12 km), Burgstelle Diessenberg (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eggiwil?

    Emmental, about 6 km by road; Schallenberg Pass (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eggiwil?

    Ruine Alt-Signau, about 8 km by road; Burg Neu-Signau (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eggiwil?

    Kunstmuseum Thun, about 23 km by road; Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eggiwil?

    Start in Eggiwil, visit Emmental, then Blasenfluh, then Burg Neu-Signau, then Ruine Alt-Signau, then Schallenberg Pass, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eggiwil?

    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 Eggiwil

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