Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Orpund

Orpund is a town in Bern, Switzerland, home to about 2,488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Burg Biel (6 km), Centre PasquArt (6 km) and Schlösschen Buchegg (19 km).

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

Orpund at a glance

Location
Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 2,488
Coordinates
47.1389° N, 7.3078° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Orpund

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is Schlösschen Buchegg (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orpund

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Orpund

44 churches within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is Burg Biel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Orpund

44 museums within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is Centre PasquArt (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orpund

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (68 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Orpund

5 parks within 100 km of Orpund. The closest is BärenPark Bern (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Orpund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orpund
  2. 6 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. 36 km Schloss Hofwil · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  6. 17 km Schlösschen Buchegg · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  7. 19 km Back to Orpund

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orpund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32106Schlösschen Buchegg (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1370Weissenstein Pass (25 km)
    Churches644Burg Biel (6 km)
    Museums1744Centre PasquArt (6 km)
    Other attractions47Bear Pit (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Altrhein Wyhlen (68 km)
    Parks25BärenPark Bern (30 km)
    Caves25Grotte du Bichon (43 km)
    Treks12Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lac des Taillères (73 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (71 km)

    Orpund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orpund?

    Burg Biel (church, about 6 km), Centre PasquArt (museum, about 6 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 19 km), Schloss Hofwil (heritage site, about 22 km), Schlossberg Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Kosciuszko-Museum (museum, about 24 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 17 museums, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orpund?

    Schlösschen Buchegg, about 19 km by road; Schloss Hofwil (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orpund?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 25 km by road; Mont Soleil (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orpund?

    Burg Biel, about 6 km by road; Collégiale (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orpund?

    Start in Orpund, visit Burg Biel, then Centre PasquArt, then Schlossberg Castle, then Schloss Hofwil, then Schlösschen Buchegg, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orpund?

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

    Towns near Orpund

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