Gurten, Mountain summit near Bern, Switzerland
The Gurten rises 858 meters above sea level, providing views of Bern city, the Bernese Alps, and the Jura mountain ranges.
The mountain area contains ruins of the medieval Ägerten castle, which included a circular hill fortification with protective walls and trenches.
The Gurtenfestival in July brings thousands of music fans to the mountain for performances across multiple stages against Alpine backgrounds.
Visitors reach the summit via the Gurtenbahn funicular from Wabern station, or through hiking trails starting from the base parking area.
The mountain observatory opens on Tuesday evenings for public stargazing sessions, offering telescopic views of celestial objects above Swiss terrain.
Location: Bern
Location: Köniz
Elevation above the sea: 858 m
Part of: Swiss Plateau
GPS coordinates: 46.91743,7.44383
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
Gurtenbahn
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Villa Morillon
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Tierpark Dählhölzli
1.9 km
Gurtenturm
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Schönausteg
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Reformed church Wabern
1.3 km
Campagne Bellevue
1.7 km
St. Michael catholic church
1.5 km
Decorative fountain Ziegler hospital
1.7 km
Dählhölzli restaurant
1.9 km
Bell tower of St. Michael catholic church
1.5 km
Fountain Tierparkweg
1.9 km
Fountain Campagne Bellevue
1.7 km
Fountain playground Dählhölzli
1.9 km
Archives of the Federal Office of Topography / swisstopo
1.3 km
Factory owner's residence / Schlössli (1893/94)
1.2 km
Berner Designstiftung (ehemals Bernische Stiftung für angewandte Kunst und Gestaltung)
1.7 km
Neptune
1.8 km
Javelin thrower group
1.9 km
Aaruf - aarab
1.9 km
Fountain pumping station Schönau
1.8 km
Mercy
1.7 km
Decorative fountain Campagne Bellevue
1.6 km
Former Schönegg fountain
1.8 km
Ziegler hospital ball fountain
1.7 km
Villa Bernau (around 1730)
1.4 km
Main building Federal Office of Topography / swisstopo
1.3 km
Chly-Wabere (Roman estate)
1.5 kmReviews
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