Böckten
in Bezirk Sissach of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.465 and 7.833 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 27' 55" and E 7° 49' 57"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:56 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:13 am and 8:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Explore Böckten

Böckten in Bezirk Sissach (Basel-Landschaft) is a city in Switzerland about 40 mi (or 64 km) north-east of Bern, the country's capital.

Local time in Böckten is now 03:56 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Böckten, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport in France in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km). The closest airport in Switzerland is Grenchen Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 27 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps in Austria at a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km). The closest in Switzerland is Old City of Berne in a distance of 40 mi (or 35 km), South-East. We found 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sissach, Zunzgen, Tenniken, Kaenerkinden and Rheinfelden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bad Eptingen

Address
5,6 mi
Läufelfingerstrasse 2
4458 Eptingen
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


Landgasthof Hirschen

Address
3,7 mi
Känerkinderstrasse 2
4457 Diegten
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 10:30 - 21:00


Leuenberg Tagungs- und Studienzentrum

Address
4,0 mi
Tagungsort der Reformierten Kirche
4434 Hölstein
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 17:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 17:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

SV Sissach - BSC Old Boys E4

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 00:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: robotero

SV Sissach Eb - BSC Old Boys E4 Meisterschaft Junioren Gruppe 5.


141.R.1244 SNCF Dampflok Mikado Olten Sissach Buckten Viadukt Rümligen Dampfloki

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 40:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ASOLTEC

11 Mi 2013 Dampffahrten der Mikado 141.R.1244 nach Sissach 1. Schweizer Dampftage Daten der Lok 141.R.1244 Baujahr 1946 Inbetriebsetzung 25. 3. 1947 Herstellerfirma Montreal Locomotive...


Ruine-Geischter Why So Serious 2014 Sissach

Published: March 16, 2014
Length: 57:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ruine Geischter

Warum alles so ernst nehmen? Viel Spass beim anschauen! ruine-geischter.ch.


Fasnacht 2013, Sissach

Published: February 17, 2013
Length: 43:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sharon Lyons

More images and sounds from Sissach.


1.Schweizer Dampftage in Sissach

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 15:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: KennyKanal | Tram, Bus und Zug Videos

1.Schweizer Dampftage in Sissach. Vom Sonntag den 12 Mai 2013.


Züge in Sissach

Published: October 21, 2012
Length: 58:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eisenbahn66


Volksstimme Augenschein im Chienbergtunnel Sissach

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 30:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VolksstimmeAllmedia

Besichtigung der Hebungszone unter der Fahrbahn im Cheinbergtunnel.


Cleo Vll & Aron Sissach 25 8 2013

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 04:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sturo21052012


henkermuseum, torture museum, folter, guillotine

Published: December 15, 2009
Length: 45:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: monsieursissach

Dieser Trailer zeigt kleine Einblicke in das Henkermuseum in Sissach (Schweiz), Curator des Museum; Guido Varesi Themen wie die Todesstrafe, Folter,...


Rangieren mit einer Re 4/4 I, Dampfextrazug, Crossrail-Dreifachtraktion - 5.4.2014 Sissach

Published: April 05, 2014
Length: 02:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SBBRABe514

Heute ging es nach Sissach BL, zusammen mit Cyril Benz (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dj83894) Wir konnten die Vorbereitungen für den Dampfextrazug 30051 (Sissach - Olten Hammer) ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Schloss Ebenrain

Schloss Ebenrain is a former country residence in Sissach, in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland. Built in 1774-1776, it is considered the most significant late baroque residence in northwestern Switzerland. It is now a public facility and the site of an agricultural school. It is listed as a Swiss cultural property of national significance.

Located at 47.4642, 7.80496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baroque architecture, Samuel Werenfels buildings, Cultural property of national significance in Basel-Landschaft, Government buildings in Switzerland, Swiss architecture

Farnsburg Castle

Farnsburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Ormalingen in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.4932, 7.87057 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Basel-Landschaft, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in Basel-Landschaft

Bischofstein Castle (Switzerland)

Bishofstein Castle (German: Burg Bischofstein or Ruine Bischofstein) is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.4746, 7.82705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Basel-Landschaft, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in Basel-Landschaft

Ebenrain Castle

Ebenrain Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the Canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.4641, 7.80497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Basel-Landschaft, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in Basel-Landschaft

Sissacherfluh Castle

Sissacherfluh Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.4804, 7.81807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Basel-Landschaft, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in Basel-Landschaft

capture of the webcam Häfelfingen: Blickrichtung Hof Horn, Buckten, Rümlingen

Häfelfingen: Blickrichtung Hof Horn, Buckten, Rümlingen, Häfelfingen (source)

capture of the webcam Sissach › South: Belchenflue

Sissach › South: Belchenflue, Sissach (source)

capture of the webcam Itingen: Sissach − Sissacher Fluh

Itingen: Sissach − Sissacher Fluh, Itingen (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Böckten, Бёктен, 伯克滕