natural wonder
Creux du Van
A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Saint-Imier
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
About Saint-Imier
Saint-Imier sits on the route: 10 minutes from Courtelary, 32km from Creux du Van.
Saint-Imier is in Bern, Switzerland, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Courtelary, about 6 km away.
Saint-Imier (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿imje]; Frainc-Comtou: Sainte-Mie) is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura (Jura Bernois).
It is notable for having hosted the Saint-Imier Congress, widely regarded asRead more
the birth of the anarchist movement. The town has held a special significance for anarchists ever since, serving as the site for numerous commemorations and international gatherings, such as Anarchy 2023. The Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is located above the village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Imier?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Imier: Creux du Van (32 km), Circuit Bremgarten (39 km), Bern Old Town (41 km), Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Imier?
The nearest famous roads are Circuit Bremgarten, Gurnigel Pass and Jaun Pass.
Where is Saint-Imier?
Saint-Imier is in Bern, Switzerland, about 6 km from Courtelary.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,220
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Bern
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates
- 47.1528, 6.9969
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 Saint-Imier
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Bern Old Town
Switzerland's UNESCO-listed capital, a medieval gem with 6 kilometres of arcaded walkways, the Zytglogge clock tower, and bear park.
41 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot
Peugeot's corporate museum tracing the brand's journey from pepper mills and bicycles to modern automobiles.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Kaufdorf VW Beetle Graveyard
Atmospheric forest clearing filled with rusting classic Volkswagen Beetles, a pilgrimage site for VW enthusiasts.
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Gurnigel Pass
A quiet ridge road in the Bernese Prealps with a long panorama over the Stockhorn chain.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Saint-Imier
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 39 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.
- 58 kmGurnigel PassA quiet ridge road in the Bernese Prealps with a long panorama over the Stockhorn chain.
- 68 kmJaun PassA friendly pass linking the Gruyère region to the Simmental, open all year and lined with chalet villages.
- 75 kmBallon d'Alsace SummitGrassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.
- 77 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
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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