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Bern Old Town
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26 km · about 30 min drive
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Langnau
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
About Langnau
Langnau works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lauperswil, 27km from Lake Brienz.
Langnau is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 8,784, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Langnau 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 Langnau to your route.
About Langnau
The Emmental Versicherung Arena (officially written as emmental versicherung arena) is an ice sports and event centre located in the Swiss municipality of Langnau im Emmental, in the canton of Bern. It was completed in 1975. The arena serves as the home venue for the ice hockey club SCL Tigers and has a total seatingRead more
capacity of 6,050, making it the second-smallest ice rink among all the National League teams. Its original name is derived from the nearby river Ilfis.
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Where is Langnau located?
Langnau is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9394 latitude, 7.7874 longitude.
What is the population of Langnau?
Langnau has a population of approximately 8,784 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,784
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Bern
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates
- 46.9394, 7.7874
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Switzerland
Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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Worth the detour from Langnau
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lake Brienz
A dazzling turquoise lake in the Bernese Oberland, fed by glacier meltwater and famed for the Giessbach waterfalls on its southern shore.
27 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Glaubenbielen Pass
A quiet pass over the Obwalden ridge between Giswil and Sörenberg, with wide views over the Entlebuch biosphere.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Iseltwald
A tiny village on Lake Brienz made world-famous by the Netflix series Crash Landing on You, with a photogenic jetty extending into turquoise waters.
28 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Interlaken
The adventure capital of Switzerland, set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau as its backdrop.
29 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
Circuit Bremgarten
The 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Kaufdorf VW Beetle Graveyard
Atmospheric forest clearing filled with rusting classic Volkswagen Beetles, a pilgrimage site for VW enthusiasts.
32 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Brünig Pass
The year-round link between Interlaken and Lucerne, low enough to stay open and scenic enough to enjoy.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Langnau
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 27 kmGlaubenbielen PassA quiet pass over the Obwalden ridge between Giswil and Sörenberg, with wide views over the Entlebuch biosphere.
- 29 kmCircuit BremgartenThe 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
- 33 kmBrünig PassThe year-round link between Interlaken and Lucerne, low enough to stay open and scenic enough to enjoy.
- 35 kmGurnigel PassA quiet ridge road in the Bernese Prealps with a long panorama over the Stockhorn chain.
- 36 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.
- 40 kmGrindelwald & FirstAn iconic Swiss Alpine village beneath the Eiger's north face, with the First cliff walk, gondola, and adventure playground above.
Driving in Switzerland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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