Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland

Places to visit near Sumiswald

Sumiswald is a town in Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland, home to about 5,159 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Trachselwald Castle (1 km), Burgdorf Castle (12 km) and Franz Gertsch Museum (12 km).

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

Sumiswald at a glance

Location
Bernese Mittelland administrative region district, Bern, Switzerland
Population
about 5,159
Coordinates
47.0275° N, 7.7453° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Sumiswald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sumiswald: 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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Things to see near Sumiswald, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumiswald

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumiswald. The closest is Blasenfluh (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rengg · viewpoint · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~33 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sumiswald

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumiswald. The closest is Trachselwald Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Trachselwald Castle · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Grünenberg Castle Ruin · fort · Amtei Thal-Gäu · ~24 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sumiswald

40 museums within 100 km of Sumiswald. The closest is Burgdorf Castle (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sumiswald

33 churches within 100 km of Sumiswald. The closest is Burg Biel (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sumiswald

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

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Waterfalls near Sumiswald

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Sumiswald. The closest is Reichenbach Falls (60 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sumiswald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumiswald
  2. 1 km Trachselwald Castle · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  3. 14 km Emmental · viewpoint, Lucerne
  4. 8 km Blasenfluh · viewpoint, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
  5. 18 km Burgdorf Castle · museum, District de Delémont
  6. 1 km Franz Gertsch Museum · museum, District de Delémont
  7. 12 km Back to Sumiswald

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How to reach Sumiswald

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumiswald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2293Blasenfluh (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2590Trachselwald Castle (1 km)
    Museums1140Burgdorf Castle (12 km)
    Churches133Burg Biel (50 km)
    Other attractions28Bear Pit (29 km)
    Parks17BärenPark Bern (29 km)
    Waterfalls06Reichenbach Falls (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Strandbad Sursee (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (30 km)
    Caves12Pfaffenloch (36 km)
    Buddhist sites02Wat Srinagarindravararam (52 km)
    Treks02Walenpfad (69 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (83 km)

    Sumiswald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumiswald?

    Trachselwald Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Burgdorf Castle (museum, about 12 km), Franz Gertsch Museum (museum, about 12 km), Blasenfluh (viewpoint, about 14 km), Emmental (viewpoint, about 15 km), Burg Neu-Signau (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 1 church, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumiswald?

    Blasenfluh, about 14 km by road; Emmental (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sumiswald?

    Trachselwald Castle, about 1 km by road; Burg Neu-Signau (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sumiswald?

    Burgdorf Castle, about 12 km by road; Franz Gertsch Museum (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumiswald?

    Start in Sumiswald, visit Trachselwald Castle, then Emmental, then Blasenfluh, then Burgdorf Castle, then Franz Gertsch Museum, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumiswald?

    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 Sumiswald

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