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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
Frutigen works well as a base: 15 minutes from Aeschi b. Spiez, 6km from Blausee (Blue Lake).
Frutigen is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 6,671, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Frutigen 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 Frutigen to your route.
Frutigen (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈfruːtɪɡn̩]) is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss canton of Bern. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.
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Frutigen is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5872 latitude, 7.6494 longitude.
Frutigen has a population of approximately 6,671 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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