Burgfeldstand

#596 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6768 ftProminence: 1667 ftCoordinates: 46°43'21"N, 7°47'41"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Harder Kulm, Lake Thun, Burgseeli, Unspunnen Castle.

3.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, View point
Harder Kulm, Interlaken
82 min walk • The Harderkulm is a viewpoint at 1,322 metres in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland, overlooking the towns of Interlaken and Unterseen.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Thun
104 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...
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Burgseeli, Ringgenberg
118 min walk • Burgseeli is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5.25 ha. It is located between Ringgenberg and Goldswil on the northern shore of Lake Brienz. Swimming is possible at a bathing beach. Given its relatively small size temperatures up to 26 °C are reached.
4.8 miSE
Historical place, Ruins, Historic walking areas
Unspunnen Castle, Matten bei Interlaken
122 min walk • Unspunnen Castle is a castle, now in ruins, located in the municipality of Wilderswil in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland. The castle, likely constructed in the early 12th century, overlooks the city of Interlaken.
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niederhorn
49 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.
4 miSE
Forts and castles
Weissenau Castle, Interlaken
103 min walk • Weissenau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Unterseen of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sigriswiler Rothorn
33 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.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sieben Hengste
70 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 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Sternwarte Planetarium SIRIUS
88 min walk • 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.
0.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemmenalphorn
23 min walk • The Gemmenalphorn is a mountain in the Emmental Alps. It lies north-east of Niederhorn, near...
3.5 miSE
Town
Unterseen
90 min walk • One of the main attractions in Unterseen is the beautiful Lake Thun, which offers a variety of water activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing. Visitors can also take leisurely strolls along the lakeshore and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding...