Amsoldingen Castle

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Amsoldingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Amsoldingen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The castle and associated former collegiate church of St. Mauritius are a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Schloss Amsoldingen Built: X centuryCoordinates: 46°43'37"N, 7°34'43"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Amsoldingen Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thun Castle, Arena Thun, Oberhofen Castle, Schloss Hünegg.

3.3 miNE
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Thun Castle, Thun
86 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the charming Swiss city of Thun, Thun Castle is a historical gem that dates back to the 12th century. This well-preserved medieval castle serves as a museum and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's storied past.
1.8 miNE
Sport complex, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Thun, Thun
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4.3 miE
Forts and castles
Oberhofen Castle
109 min walk • Oberhofen Castle, with its picturesque lakeside setting and striking silhouette, is a jewel of Swiss heritage nestled on the shores of Lake Thun. This enchanting castle, which dates back to the 13th century, has become an emblem of the historical richness...
3.7 miE
Museum, Forts and castles, Art Nouveau architecture
Schloss Hünegg, Hilterfingen
94 min walk • Hünegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hilterfingen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3 miSW
Soaring peak with a cable car and eatery
Stockhorn, Erlenbach im Simmental
76 min walk • The Stockhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the region of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It is located north of the town of Erlenbach im Simmental. The Stockhorn is 2,190 m high and is accessible via cable car from Erlenbach. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes.
3.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterstockensee
87 min walk • Nestled in the stunning Swiss Alps, Hinterstockensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural surroundings. This hidden gem is situated at an elevation of 1,584 meters, offering a tranquil escape from the...
4.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Timekeeping and Mechanical Musical Instruments
113 min walk • The Museum of Timekeeping and Mechanical Musical Instruments is a museum in the village of Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland, in the Bernese Oberland. It is dedicated to both horology and mechanical music.
4.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Wimmis Castle, Wimmis
118 min walk • Wimmis Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wimmis of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberstockensee
100 min walk • Oberstockensee is a small lake in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its surface area is 11.8 ha. The lake is located above the village of Erlenbach im Simmental, below Stockhorn.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uebeschisee
21 min walk • Uebeschisee is a small lake at Uebeschi, in the Upper Gürbetal, near Thun, Switzerland. It is located adjacent to the municipalities of Höfen, Amsoldingen and Uebeschi. The lake has a surface area of 14.2 hectares and a maximum depth of 15 m. Rotmoos-Bach drains it into the larger Amsoldingersee.
~1130 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Amsoldingersee
6 min walk • Amsoldingersee is small lake adjacent to the town of Amsoldingen, in the Upper Gürbetal. It is located near the city of Thun, Switzerland. The lake has a surface area of 38 hectares and a maximum length of 1.1 km and width of 500 m. The maximum depth is 14 m. It is fed by Rotmoos-Bach from the smaller Uebeschisee.