Bettenauer Weiher

#174 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Bettenauer Weiher is a reservoir between Jonschwil and Oberuzwil in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The reservoir formed in the 15th century when a dam was built for a fish pond. Today, fishing in the lake is only allowed for retired persons of the local industrial enterprise Bühler AG, to which it belongs. ()

Alternative names: Length: 1312 ftWidth: 328 ftMaximum depth: 7 ftElevation: 1926 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°25'47"N, 9°6'11"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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Bettenauer Weiher – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hauser & Wirth, St. Margaret Chapel, Bettwiesen Castle, Wil Tower.

2.4 miN
Art gallery, Museum
Hauser & Wirth, Zuzwil
62 min walk • Hauser & Wirth is a Swiss contemporary and modern art gallery.
6.2 miNW
Church
St. Margaret Chapel, Münchwilen
157 min walk • St. Margaret's Chapel is a pilgrimage chapel at St. Margarethen in the municipality of Münchwilen in the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland.
5.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Bettwiesen Castle
146 min walk • Bettwiesen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bettwiesen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.2 miNW
Tower
Wil Tower
107 min walk • The Wil Tower is a wooden observation tower which was built in the forest of Wil in Switzerlandby Julius Natterer. The tower site is located some 747 metres above sea level. It was opened for public use on 8 July 2006.
0.9 miE
Area
Oberuzwil, Uzwil
22 min walk • Oberuzwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Wil in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
4.4 miE
47°24'45"N • 9°11'34"E
Ortsmuseum Flawil, Flawil
112 min walk • Museum
5 miNE
Forts and castles
Zuckenriet Castle
127 min walk • Zuckenriet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Niederhelfenschwil of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.9 miNW
City, Rock club, Museum
Gare de Lion, Wil
101 min walk • Wil is the capital of the Wahlkreis of Wil in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Wil is the third largest city in the Canton of St. Gallen, after the city of St. Gallen and Rapperswil-Jona, a twin city that merged in 2006. The municipality of Bronschhofen merged into Wil on 1 January 2013.
3.6 miNW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
FC Wil, Wil
93 min walk • FC Wil is a football club based in Wil, Switzerland. They play in the Sportpark Bergholz, which has a total capacity of 6,048. The club has consistently played in the Swiss second tier since regaining promotion in 1992, aside from two seasons in the Nationalliga A between 2002 and 2004, and won the Swiss Cup once in 2004.
3.2 miSW
Locality
Kirchberg
83 min walk • In addition to its natural splendor, Kirchberg also boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant arts scene. The village is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the beautiful Baroque-style Kirchberg Church, which dates back to the 17th century.
5.5 miNW
Locality
Sirnach
140 min walk • One of the highlights of Sirnach is its stunning natural surroundings, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The nearby Thur River offers a tranquil setting for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing boat ride...

Bettenauer Weiher

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Bettenauer Weiher – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)