Courtelary

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Courtelary is a municipality of the French-speaking Bernese Jura, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The town is the capital of the Jura bernois administrative district. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.4 thous.Area: 8.58 mi²Coordinates: 47°10'32"N, 7°3'50"E

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Courtelary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etang de la Gruère, Les Pontins, Les Prés-d'Orvin, Erguel Castle.

4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de la Gruère
113 min walk • Nestled in the serene Jura mountains of Switzerland, the Etang de la Gruère is a tranquil lake that is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers alike. This peat bog lake, ensconced within a protected nature reserve, offers a picturesque landscape that is both...
4.4 miSW
Mountain pass
Les Pontins, Saint-Imier
112 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
5.4 miE
Ski area, Winter sport
Les Prés-d'Orvin
138 min walk • Les Prés-d'Orvin is a small all year round resort, above Orvin, Bernese Jura, Switzerland and Biel/Bienne, at about 1050 meters of altitude, located in between the second and third Jura Mountains range, which peaks at Chasseral.
4.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Erguel Castle
125 min walk • Erguel Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Sonvilier in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the best preserved castle ruin in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.
3.6 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil
92 min walk • Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Soleil
92 min walk • Mont Soleil is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, located north of Saint-Imier in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The summit reaches to 1,291 metres and the area can be easily accessed by a funicular from Saint-Imier, reaching a height of 1,180 m.
3.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral Ouest
101 min walk • The Chasseral Ouest is a prominence west of the Chasseral, in the Jura Mountains. It is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
6.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sommêtres
160 min walk • The Sommêtres are a chain of rocks overlooking the Doubs, north of Le Noirmont in the canton of Canton of Jura. The Sommêtres are a popular climbing area.
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral
18 min walk • The Chasseral is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, overlooking Lake Biel in the Swiss canton of Bern. With an elevation of 1,606 metres above sea level, the Chasseral is the highest summit in the canton of Bern outside the Alps.
4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Chasseral Pass
106 min walk • Chasseral Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains, lying west of the Chasseral. The pass is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
6.3 miNW
Locality
Saignelégier
162 min walk • One of the highlights of Saignelégier is the Etang de la Gruère, a beautiful glacial lake nestled in the heart of the Jura mountains. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the lake, go birdwatching, or simply relax and take in the serene surroundings.