Weissenburg Castle
#709 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
Weissenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Därstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. ()
BernSwitzerland
Weissenburg Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stockhorn, Hinterstockensee, Gantrisch, Seebergsee.
Soaring peak with a cable car and eateryStockhorn, Erlenbach im Simmental
101 min walk • The Stockhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the region of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It is located north of the town of Erlenbach im Simmental. The Stockhorn is 2,190 m high and is accessible via cable car from Erlenbach. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeHinterstockensee
95 min walk • Nestled in the stunning Swiss Alps, Hinterstockensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural surroundings. This hidden gem is situated at an elevation of 1,584 meters, offering a tranquil escape from the...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGantrisch
86 min walk • The Gantrisch is a mountain in the north-western Bernese Alps, located between the Simmental and the Aar valley in the canton of Bern. The mountain lies near Gurnigel Pass, from where it is usually climbed. A trail leads to the summit.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeSeebergsee
147 min walk • Seebergsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 6 ha.
Forts and castlesAmsoldingen Castle
176 min walk • Amsoldingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Amsoldingen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The castle and associated former collegiate church of St. Mauritius are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeOberstockensee
77 min walk • Oberstockensee is a small lake in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its surface area is 11.8 ha. The lake is located above the village of Erlenbach im Simmental, below Stockhorn.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainSelibüel
136 min walk • The Selibüel is a mountain of the Bernese Alpine foothills, located in the municipality of Rüschegg in the canton of Bern. It is the culminating point of the wooded range that lies north of the Gurnigel Pass, between the valleys of the Sense and the Aare.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainOchsen
97 min walk • The Ochsen is a 2,188.4 metres high mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwefelbergbad in the canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain of the Gantrisch chain. The Louigrat is the easiest path, taking approximately 3 hours. Another path goes via the north ridge via Chli Ochsen.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeUebeschisee
174 min walk • Uebeschisee is a small lake at Uebeschi, in the Upper Gürbetal, near Thun, Switzerland. It is located adjacent to the municipalities of Höfen, Amsoldingen and Uebeschi. The lake has a surface area of 14.2 hectares and a maximum depth of 15 m. Rotmoos-Bach drains it into the larger Amsoldingersee.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainNiderhorn
127 min walk • The Niderhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Zweisimmen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies between the valleys of Simmental and Diemtigen.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainHohniesen
196 min walk • The Hohniesen is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located near Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies between the Diemtigtal and the Frutigtal.
Bern