Burgistein Castle

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Burgistein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Burgistein in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Schloss Burgistein Built: 1260 (764 years ago)Coordinates: 46°47'14"N, 7°30'18"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Arena Thun, Gerzensee Lake, Amsoldingen Castle, Rümligen Castle.

5.6 miSE
Sport complex, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Thun, Thun
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gerzensee Lake
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5.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Amsoldingen Castle
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3 miN
Forts and castles
Rümligen Castle
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3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Gürbetal
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selibüel
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4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uebeschisee
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5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Amsoldingersee
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2.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Geistsee
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Forts and castles
Toffen Castle, Toffen
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