Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland

Places to visit near Koppigen

Koppigen is a town in Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland, home to about 1,977 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Schlösschen Buchegg (9 km), Franz Gertsch Museum (10 km) and Burgdorf Castle (11 km).

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Koppigen, Solothurn
Koppigen, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Koppigen at a glance

Location
Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland
Population
about 1,977
Coordinates
47.1313° N, 7.6052° E
Places within 50 km
60 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Koppigen

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

  • Neu Bechburg · fort · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Former St. Urban's Abbey · attraction · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Grave of Paul Klee · museum · Sensebezirk · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Neu-Falkenstein Castle · fort · Basel-City · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bear Pit · attraction · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • BärenPark Bern · park · Sensebezirk · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Einsteinhaus · museum · Sensebezirk · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~32 km · Must-see

Things to see near Koppigen, by type

Forts & heritage near Koppigen

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is Schlösschen Buchegg (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Koppigen

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~35 km · Must-see

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Museums near Koppigen

43 museums within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is Franz Gertsch Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Koppigen

40 churches within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is Burg Biel (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Koppigen

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Koppigen

8 parks within 100 km of Koppigen. The closest is BärenPark Bern (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Koppigen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Koppigen
  2. 13 km Blumenstein Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  3. 1 km Kosciuszko-Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  4. 10 km Schlösschen Buchegg · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  5. 16 km Franz Gertsch Museum · museum, District de Delémont
  6. 1 km Burgdorf Castle · museum, District de Delémont
  7. 11 km Back to Koppigen

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From travellers near Koppigen

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How to reach Koppigen

    All places near Koppigen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Koppigen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32103Schlösschen Buchegg (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1167Weissenstein Pass (20 km)
    Museums943Franz Gertsch Museum (10 km)
    Churches140Burg Biel (34 km)
    Other attractions29Former St. Urban's Abbey (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (50 km)
    Parks18BärenPark Bern (29 km)
    Caves15Pfaffenloch (42 km)
    Waterfalls03Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (72 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Strandbad Sursee (49 km)
    Treks02Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (73 km)

    Koppigen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Koppigen?

    Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 9 km), Franz Gertsch Museum (museum, about 10 km), Burgdorf Castle (museum, about 11 km), Kosciuszko-Museum (museum, about 12 km), Blumenstein Museum (museum, about 13 km), Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (museum, about 16 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 1 church, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Koppigen?

    Schlösschen Buchegg, about 9 km by road; Balm Ruins (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Koppigen?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 20 km by road; Schelten Pass (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Koppigen?

    Franz Gertsch Museum, about 10 km by road; Burgdorf Castle (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Koppigen?

    Start in Koppigen, visit Blumenstein Museum, then Kosciuszko-Museum, then Schlösschen Buchegg, then Franz Gertsch Museum, then Burgdorf Castle, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Koppigen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Koppigen

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