Schloss Münchenwiler

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Forts and castles, Hotel, Meeting room

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Münchenwiler Castle or Château de Villars-les-Moines is a castle and former Cluniac priory in the municipality of Münchenwiler of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1100 (924 years ago)Rebuilt: 1535Coordinates: 46°54'43"N, 7°7'37"E

Location

Kühergasse 7Kanton Bern 1797 BernSwitzerland

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+41 26 672 81 81

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Day trips

Schloss Münchenwiler – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laupen Castle, Lake Morat, Mont Vully, Papiliorama.

5.4 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Morat
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Vully
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6.4 miNE
Aquarium, Zoo
Papiliorama
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1.9 miN
Convention center, Forts and castles
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3.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Petit-Vivy Castle
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4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schiffenensee
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4.6 miSW
Forts and castles
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1.2 miNW
46°55'40"N • 7°6'50"E
Museum Murten, Murten
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Forts and castles
Barberêche Castle
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Forts and castles
Grand-Vivy Castle
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