Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil
#929 among destinations in Switzerland


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Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. ()
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Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Etang de la Gruère, Les Pontins, Erguel Castle, Mont Soleil.
5.8 miNENature, Natural attraction, LakeEtang de la Gruère
149 min walk • Nestled in the serene Jura mountains of Switzerland, the Etang de la Gruère is a tranquil lake that is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers alike. This peat bog lake, ensconced within a protected nature reserve, offers a picturesque landscape that is both...
2.3 miSMountain passLes Pontins, Saint-Imier
58 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
2 miSForts and castlesErguel Castle
52 min walk • Erguel Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Sonvilier in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the best preserved castle ruin in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.
~510 ftNNature, Natural attraction, MountainMont Soleil
3 min walk • Mont Soleil is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, located north of Saint-Imier in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The summit reaches to 1,291 metres and the area can be easily accessed by a funicular from Saint-Imier, reaching a height of 1,180 m.
3.6 miSENature, Natural attraction, MountainChasseral Ouest
93 min walk • The Chasseral Ouest is a prominence west of the Chasseral, in the Jura Mountains. It is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
5.1 miNNature, Natural attraction, MountainSommêtres
131 min walk • The Sommêtres are a chain of rocks overlooking the Doubs, north of Le Noirmont in the canton of Canton of Jura. The Sommêtres are a popular climbing area.
3.3 miENature, Natural attraction, MountainChasseral
84 min walk • The Chasseral is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, overlooking Lake Biel in the Swiss canton of Bern. With an elevation of 1,606 metres above sea level, the Chasseral is the highest summit in the canton of Bern outside the Alps.
3.7 miSENature, Natural attraction, Mountain passChasseral Pass
94 min walk • Chasseral Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains, lying west of the Chasseral. The pass is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
6.7 miNELocalityTramelan
171 min walk • Tramelan is known for its scenic hiking and biking trails that meander through the rolling hills and dense forests, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby Lake Biel is also a popular spot for water activities such as...
5.6 miSELocalityNods
142 min walk • Nods is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.
4.4 miNWLocalityLe Noirmont
112 min walk • Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.