Köniz, Municipality in Bern, Switzerland.
The municipality stretches across elevations between 572 and 651 meters, encompassing residential areas, parklands, and multiple historical structures in its territory.
The construction of Köniz Castle in the 13th century established the settlement as a significant administrative center within the Bern canton.
The Köniz Museum maintains collections of regional artifacts and artworks that document the development of local customs through different periods.
Regular train and bus connections link Köniz to Bern's city center, with the journey taking approximately 15 minutes by public transportation.
The medieval castle grounds include preserved gardens that demonstrate historical landscaping techniques from the Middle Ages through later centuries.
Location: Bern-Mittelland administrative district
Location: Bern
Elevation above the sea: 651 m
Shares border with: Bern, Kehrsatz, Muri bei Bern, Neuenegg, Oberbalm, Schwarzenburg, Ueberstorf, Wald, Spiegel, Wabern bei Bern, Liebefeld
Website: https://koeniz.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.92500,7.41528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
Swiss coordinate system
6.5 km
Gurten
2.3 km
Ka-We-De
2.7 km
Gurtenbahn
2.1 km
Embassy of Germany, Bern
3.7 km
Elfenaupark
4 km
Directional beam antenna tower Ulmizberg
3.1 km
Villa Morillon
1.8 km
Tierpark Dählhölzli
2.8 km
Zimmerwald Observatory
6.6 km
Schwarzwasserbrücke
8 km
Former commandery with castle, church and outbuildings
463 m
Gurtenturm
1.8 km
PTT Archive
146 m
Schönausteg
2.6 km
Thomaskirche
542 m
Museo del Tranvía
1.7 km
Neu-Bubenberg Castle
2.7 km
Reformed church Wabern
2.6 km
Little Castle
6.5 km
St. Josef
334 m
Reformed Church and Rectory
6.8 km
St. Michael catholic church
2.7 km
Campagne Bellevue
1.7 km
Köniz bakehouse
309 m
Blumenhof
4.5 km
Oberwangen ruin
4.5 km
Schulmuseum Bern in Köniz
457 mReviews
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