Kappelen, BernCentre PasquArtErlach CastleSchlossberg CastleSchloss HofwilLaupen CastleChâteau Jeanjaquet
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Kappelen

Kappelen is a town in Bern, Switzerland of about 1,075 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Centre PasquArt, Burg Biel and Erlach Castle.

47.0602° N, 7.2686° EPop. 1,075

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Centre PasquArt, museum near Kappelen
Must-see

Centre PasquArt

Museum · 11 km · District de Moutier

Burg Biel, church near Kappelen
Must-see

Burg Biel

Church · 11 km · District de Moutier

Erlach Castle, heritage site near Kappelen
Must-see

Erlach Castle

Heritage site · 17 km · Région Littoral

Places near Kappelen by type

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One day from Kappelen

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:02 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kappelen
  2. Centre PasquArtmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Erlach Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château Jeanjaquetheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laupen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Schloss Hofwilheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kappelen
Today’s loopKappelenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kappelen?

Centre PasquArt (museum, about 11 km), Burg Biel (church, about 11 km), Erlach Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Schlossberg Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 19 km), Laupen Castle (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 6 churches, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Kappelen?

Erlach Castle, about 17 km by road; Schlossberg Castle (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kappelen?

Chaumont, about 29 km by road; Mont Soleil (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kappelen?

Start in Kappelen, visit Centre PasquArt, then Erlach Castle, then Château Jeanjaquet, then Laupen Castle, then Schloss Hofwil, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.