Wittigkofen Castle, Berne

Name: Wittigkofen Castle
Address: Berne, Switzerland

#74 among attractions in Berne

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

Local name: Schloss Wittigkofen Coordinates: 46°56'33"N, 7°28'55"E

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Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde (Murifeld)Berne Switzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Bärengraben, Nydeggkirche, Zentrum Paul Klee, Nydeggbrücke.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wittigkofen Castle?

Nearby attractions include Zentrum Paul Klee, Berne (15 min walk), Schosshalden cemetery, Berne (20 min walk), Egelsee, Berne (21 min walk), Muri bei Bern, Berne (22 min walk).

How to get to Wittigkofen Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wittigkofen Castle:

Bus

Dunkerstrasse • Lines: 28 (4 min walk)
Dennigkofengässli • Lines: 28 (5 min walk)

Tram

Wittigkofen • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)
Saali • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Zentrum Paul Klee • Lines: 12 (19 min walk)
Bitziusstrasse • Lines: 12 (20 min walk)

Light rail

Seidenberg • Lines: 6 (21 min walk)
Melchenbühl • Lines: 6 (24 min walk)

Train

Ostermundigen (26 min walk)
Gümligen (32 min walk)