Köniz, Berne

Name: Köniz
Address: Berne, Switzerland

#71 among attractions in Berne

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Köniz is a statistical town, however considers itself still as a village, and a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district right on the southern border to Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The municipality of Köniz as a single settlement would belong to the 15 most populous towns in Switzerland. It is also part of the larger agglomeration of Bern of about 400,000 inhabitants. ()

Alternative names: Area: 19.73 mi²Coordinates: 46°55'23"N, 7°24'49"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Tierpark Dählhölzli, Society for Art History in Switzerland, Gurten Mountain, Natural History Museum of Bern.

1.9 miNE
Park, Zoo, Outdoor activities
Tierpark Dählhölzli, Berne
50 min walk • Tierpark Dählhölzli, nestled in the picturesque city of Berne, Switzerland, is a verdant oasis and a beloved zoological garden that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Opened in 1937 and sprawling across 15 hectares of lush parkland along...
2.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Society for Art History in Switzerland, Berne
54 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Berne, the Society for Art History in Switzerland stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and scholarly pursuit. This institution is dedicated to the study and appreciation of Swiss art history, offering a treasure trove of knowledge...
1.5 miE
Mountain with restaurants and city views
Gurten Mountain, Berne
38 min walk • Gurten Mountain, affectionately known as Bern's local mountain, is a verdant oasis that offers a panoramic view of the Swiss capital city of Berne and the majestic Alps in the distance. Rising to a modest height of 858 meters, Gurten is not only a mountain but also a...
2.1 miNE
Museum known for its life-sized dioramas
Natural History Museum of Bern, Berne
55 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Bern is a treasure trove of scientific wonders nestled in the heart of Berne, Switzerland. Established in 1832, it is renowned for its comprehensive collections that span across zoology, paleontology, geology, and anthropology.
2 miNE
46°56'52"N • 7°26'11"E
Welle7, Berne
52 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miN
Temple, Civic center, Sacred and religious sites
House of Religions, Berne
38 min walk • The House of Religions - Dialogue of Cultures is a Swiss inter-religious institution in the city of Bern in Switzerland that houses worship rooms for eight faiths in one single building.
1.8 miNE
Museum
Kinemathek Bern, Berne
46 min walk • The Lichtspiel / Kinemathek Bern is a film archive in Bern, Switzerland. In summer 2000, cinema technician Walter A. Ritschard took care of the Lichtspiel, an old cinematographic collection, and from this a regional film archive was developed.
1.9 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concert hall
Dampfzentrale, Berne
48 min walk • The Dampfzentrale is a cultural centre and music venue and former fossil fuel power plant in Bern, Switzerland. The power plant was built in 1904 by architect Eduard Joos on behalf of the municipal authorities. Its coal boilers were complemented with diesel generators in 1924.
1.4 miN
Forts and castles
Holligen Castle, Berne
37 min walk • Holligen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bern of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
~800 ftS
Forts and castles, Event space, Historical place
Köniz Castle, Berne
4 min walk • Köniz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Köniz of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Altes Schloss Bümpliz, Berne
46 min walk • The Altes Schloss Bümpliz is a castle in the section of Bümpliz-Oberbottigen in the city of Bern of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.