Sternwarte Planetarium SIRIUS

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Sternwarte Sirius is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Stiftung Sternwarte Planetarium SIRIUS. It is located at Schwanden above Sigriswil in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. ()

Coordinates: 46°44'21"N, 7°43'35"E

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Schwandenstrasse 131BernSwitzerland

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Sternwarte Planetarium SIRIUS – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oberhofen Castle, Schloss Hünegg, Lake Thun, Spiez Castle.

2.8 miW
Forts and castles
Oberhofen Castle
72 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...
3.4 miW
Museum, Forts and castles, Art Nouveau architecture
Schloss Hünegg, Hilterfingen
87 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.
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Thun
83 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, Lake Thun is a serene expanse of water that epitomizes the tranquil beauty of Switzerland. Surrounded by majestic peaks and gentle slopes adorned with vineyards and historic villages, this alpine lake stretches over 17.5...
3.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Spiez Castle, Spiez
100 min walk • Spiez Castle is a castle in the municipality of Spiez of the Swiss canton of Bern. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.1 miSW
46°41'14"N • 7°41'8"E
Freibad-Seebad, Spiez
105 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
2.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Timekeeping and Mechanical Musical Instruments
69 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.
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niederhorn
87 min walk • The Niederhorn is a peak of the Emmental Alps in the Bernese Oberland near Beatenberg. It is the peak farthest west in the Güggis ridge. From its summit Lake Thun and the entire Bernese Alps can be seen. An aerial cable car to the summit was completed in 1946 with a restaurant and children's playground at the top.
2.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sigriswiler Rothorn
57 min walk • The Sigriswiler Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located north of Sigriswil in the canton of Bern. With an elevation of 2,051 metres above sea level, it is the culminating point of the chain named Sigriswilergrat.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sieben Hengste
117 min walk • The Sieben Hengste is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located north of Habkern, in the canton of Bern. It is composed of several summits of which the highest is named Chibe.
3.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Burgfeldstand
88 min walk • The Burgfeldstand is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located in the Bernese Oberland near Beatenberg. It is the highest summit of the Güggisgrat. Several trails lead to the top.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemmenalphorn
98 min walk • The Gemmenalphorn is a mountain in the Emmental Alps. It lies north-east of Niederhorn, near...