natural wonder
Blausee (Blue Lake)
A small but enchantingly clear blue lake in the Kander Valley, its transparent waters revealing submerged tree trunks and trout.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
Erlenbach im Simmental works well as a base: 15 minutes from Wimmis, 17km from Blausee (Blue Lake).
Erlenbach im Simmental is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 1,730, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Erlenbach im Simmental sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Erlenbach im Simmental to your route.
Erlenbach im Simmental is a municipality in the district of Niedersimmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
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Erlenbach im Simmental is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6602 latitude, 7.5545 longitude.
Erlenbach im Simmental has a population of approximately 1,730 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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