Ortschwaben
in Bern-Mittelland District of Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.992 and 7.402 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 59' 30" and E 7° 24' 6"
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: 10:43 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 8:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Explore Ortschwaben

Ortschwaben in Bern-Mittelland District (Canton of Bern) is a city in Switzerland a little north-west of Bern, the country's capital.

Local time in Ortschwaben is now 10:43 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports in the vicinity of Ortschwaben, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Bern Belp Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Old City of Berne in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South-East. We found 8 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: Bern, Ostermundigen, Biel/Bienne, Taegertschi and Tafers. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

4°C (39 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bellevue Palace

Address
3,8 mi
Kochergasse 3-5
3000 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Schweizerhof & THE SPA

Address
3,5 mi
Bahnhofplatz 11
3001 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Unique Hotel Innere Enge Bern

Address
2,8 mi
Engestrasse 54
3012 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bären am Bundesplatz

Address
3,6 mi
Schauplatzgasse 4
3011 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn BERN - WESTSIDE

Address
3,5 mi
Riedbachstrasse 96
3027 BERN
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Hotelbern

Address
3,6 mi
Zeughausgasse 9
3011 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Savoy Bern

Address
3,5 mi
Neuengasse 26
3011 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Allegro

Address
3,5 mi
Kornhausstraße 3
3013 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Bristol

Address
3,6 mi
Schauplatzgasse 10
3011 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alpenblick

Address
3,5 mi
Kasernenstr. 29
3013 Bern
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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At the main railway station of Berne

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 39:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frederick König

At the main railway station of Berne waiting for my train back home. You will see interesting trains - new and old one, local and intercity trains, BLS and SBB CFF FFS. I do like trains and...


Ds Brot vom Läbe schmöcke - Region Süd - Markus & Silvia Held - pastoraler Verantwortlicher

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 29:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PfimiBern

Ds Brot vom Läbe schmöchte! Markus Held und viele weitere Hauszellen-Leiter setzen sich für eine ganzheitliche Lebenshilfe ein. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: www.pfimibern.ch...


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Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 08:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frederick König

The buses in Berne The red buses are those of the public transport system of the city of Berne, BernMobil. The yellow buses are those of the Swiss Post, PostAuto. Enjoy the ride - Thank...


Region Bern West - Jesus wirkt Neues - Thomas & Tanja Fankhauser - pastoraler Verantwortlicher

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 40:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PfimiBern

Wunderbar ist das Wirken Gottes! Thomas Fankhauser und ein Team von Helfern setzen sich in der Region Bern West für Menschen ein, die ganzheitliche Lebenshilfe suchen. Verschiedene Personen.


Studying Climate Science at the University of Berne

Published: September 17, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Universität Bern

Studying Climate Science at the University of Berne offers many advantages, as a masters student points out.


Climate Science at the University of Berne

Published: September 17, 2014
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Universität Bern

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Region Nord - Finde deine Lebensmelodie

Published: December 03, 2014
Length: 07:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PfimiBern

Drei Erlebnisberichte von Menschen denen die Lebensmelodie im Zusammenhang mit dem Glauben an Jesus Christus ein wichtiger Bestandteil Ihres Lebens ist. Weitere Informationen finden Sie ...


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Published: March 23, 2012
Length: 00:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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12 Männerriege (UHA 2013)

Published: February 08, 2013
Length: 08:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Schweizerreise.


Rangverkündigung TV Stettlen Jugitag Zollikofen

Published: August 26, 2014
Length: 13:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: xray076

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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.

Circuit Bremgarten

The Circuit Bremgarten was a 7.28 km (4.524-mi) motorsport race track in Bern, Switzerland which formerly hosted the Formula One Swiss Grand Prix and the Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix. Bremgarten was built as a motorcycle racing track in 1931 in the Bremgartenwald (Bremgarten forest) in the north of Bern. The circuit itself had no true straight, instead being a collection of high-speed corners. It hosted its first automobile race in 1934, which claimed the life of driver Hugh Hamilton.

Located at 46.95, 7.41083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Formula One circuits, Motorsport venues in Switzerland, Grand Prix motorcycle circuits, Swiss Grand Prix

Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix

The Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1949 to 1954.

Located at 46.9589, 7.40194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swiss motorcycle Grand Prix

Felsenau power plant

The Felsenau power plant is a hydroelectric power plant located on the river Aar in Bern, Switzerland. It was built in 1909 by the city's utility company, Energie Wasser Bern. After a 1989 modernisation, the turbine hall is now used as a museum. The plant's current power output is 11.5 megawatts. The main building was designed by Eduard Locher and Alfred Brunschwyler in a then-popular historicising style as a "palace of technology". The 1989 expansion is by Vladimir Grossen and Bea Baumann.

Located at 46.9688, 7.4391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hydroelectric power stations in Switzerland

Halen Estate

The Halen Estate (Siedlung Halen) is a housing development near Berne, Switzerland. It was designed and built by the Atelier 5 architectural partnership from 1957–1961. Located in a wooded area north of the city, the development is an important example of 20th century Modernist architecture, and as such is listed on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

Located at 46.9726, 7.41313 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1961, Houses in Switzerland, Modernist architecture, Structuralism, Buildings and structures in Bern

Bernese Mittelland

The Bernese Mittelland (Bern-Mittelland) is the part of the canton of Berne situated in the Swiss Plateau. Beginning in 2010, it is one of the canton's five administrative divisions. It has a population of 380,000 (2005 estimate) in 101 municipalities (including the city of Bern itself), comprising an area of 945 km².

Located at 46.9546, 7.3949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regions of the canton of Bern

Stadion Neufeld

Stadion Neufeld is a multi-use stadium in Berne, Switzerland. It is the home ground of FC Bern and the junior team of BSC Young Boys. The capacity of the stadium is 14,000 spectators, including 3000 seats. BSC Young Boys used the stadium from 2001/02 to 2004/05, during the construction of Stade de Suisse. It would also host the 1954 European Championships in Athletics.

Located at 46.9609, 7.43127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Switzerland, Athletics (track and field) venues in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Bern, Sports venues in the Canton of Bern

Bremgarten Castle

Bremgarten Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bremgarten of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.9776, 7.44329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Bern, Castles in the Canton of Bern

Neubrügg

The Neubrügg or Neubrücke (English: New Bridge) is a covered wooden bridge over the Aare river between the municipalities of Kirchlindach and Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.9739, 7.42806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Bern, Old City of Bern, Bridges completed in 1469, Bridges over the Aar, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Bern, Pedestrian bridges in Switzerland, Covered bridges in Switzerland

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