Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Lyss

Lyss is a town in Bern, Switzerland, home to about 10,937 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums and 5 churches. The must-see places are Burg Biel (11 km), Centre PasquArt (11 km) and Schloss Hofwil (16 km).

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Lyss, Bern
Lyss, Bern, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lyss at a glance

Location
Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 10,937
Coordinates
47.0741° N, 7.3065° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Lyss

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lyss: 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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Forts & heritage near Lyss

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is Schloss Hofwil (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lyss

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mont Soleil · viewpoint · Val-de-Ruz Region · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Chaumont · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Mont Dar - Vue des Alpes · viewpoint · Val-de-Ruz Region · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Col des Rangiers · viewpoint · District de Delémont · ~44 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lyss

41 museums within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is Centre PasquArt (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lyss

37 churches within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is Burg Biel (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lyss

6 caves within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is Pfaffenloch (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lyss

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lyss. The closest is UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (71 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lyss

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lyss
  2. 11 km Burg Biel · church, District de Moutier
  3. 1 km Centre PasquArt · museum, District de Moutier
  4. 18 km Schlossberg Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  5. 3 km Erlach Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  6. 35 km Schloss Hofwil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  7. 16 km Back to Lyss

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How to reach Lyss

    All places near Lyss by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lyss by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage30102Schloss Hofwil (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1280Weissenstein Pass (32 km)
    Museums1741Centre PasquArt (11 km)
    Churches537Burg Biel (11 km)
    Other attractions47Bear Pit (23 km)
    Caves36Pfaffenloch (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (71 km)
    Parks25BärenPark Bern (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lac des Taillères (71 km)
    Treks12Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (45 km)
    Waterfalls02Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (76 km)

    Lyss: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lyss?

    Burg Biel (church, about 11 km), Centre PasquArt (museum, about 11 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 16 km), Erlach Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Schlossberg Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 5 churches, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lyss?

    Schloss Hofwil, about 16 km by road; Erlach Castle (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lyss?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 32 km by road; Mont Soleil (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lyss?

    Centre PasquArt, about 11 km by road; Einsteinhaus (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lyss?

    Start in Lyss, visit Burg Biel, then Centre PasquArt, then Schlossberg Castle, then Erlach Castle, then Schloss Hofwil, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lyss?

    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 Lyss

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