Balm bei Guensberg
in Bezirk Lebern of Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.253 and 7.558 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 15' 11" and E 7° 33' 29"
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: 11:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 6:54 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Balm bei Guensberg

Balm bei Guensberg in Bezirk Lebern (Canton of Solothurn) is a city located in Switzerland about 22 mi (or 35 km) north of Bern, the country's capital town.

Current time in Balm bei Guensberg is now 11:04 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports closer to Balm bei Guensberg, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Grenchen Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-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 in Switzerland is Old City of Berne in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Solothurn, Wangen an der Aare, Laufen, Waldenburg and Delemont. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

16°C (61 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

14°C (58 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Park Forum Wylihof

Address
2,5 mi
Wylihof 43
4542 Luterbach
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


La Couronne Hotel Restaurant

Address
3,3 mi
Hauptgasse 64
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

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


H4 Hotel Solothurn

Address
3,4 mi
Schänzlistr. 5
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Kreuz

Address
2,4 mi
Hauptstrasse 43
4716 Welschenrohr
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:30
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Baseltor

Address
3,2 mi
Hauptgasse 79
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 11:00 - 17:00)


Martinshof

Address
3,4 mi
Hauptstrasse 81
4528 Zuchwil
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 23:00 - 7:00)


Villa Linde

Address
3,4 mi
Hauptstrasse 46
4528 Zuchwil
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00 (lunchbreak: 0:00 - 14:00)
Weekend: closed


Roter Turm

Address
3,3 mi
Hauptgasse 42
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


Zunfthaus zu Wirthen

Address
3,3 mi
Hauptgasse 41
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 18:00


Ambassador

Address
3,4 mi
Niklaus-Konrad-Str. 21
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

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

Die Verenaschlucht , Solothurn

Published: June 10, 2009
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ZedronArts

Die Verenaschlucht (Einsiedelei) In Solothurn , Schweiz DIE LEGENDE: Im 4 Jahrhundert nach Christus wurden die beiden Stadtpatrone von Solothurn, Urs und Viktor enthauptet. Verena, die...


Bouldern bei Feldbrunnen in Solothurn

Published: October 04, 2010
Length: 30:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Matrix2076

Dieser Boulder "Matterhörnli" genannt steht neben vielen andern erratischen Blöcken im Wald von Feldbrunnen-St.Niklaus (neben Solothurn). Bouldern ist an diesen Blöcken sehr beliebt. Seit...


Extreme Car Skiing in Solothurn

Published: January 25, 2011
Length: 35:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ski Service Shop Ramser

Skifahren in Solothurn bei 20cm Neuschnee.


Jura - Wanderung und Flug mit Ausflug ins Flache

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 02:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stefan Hintermeister


Gåte - Springleik

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 24:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Péter Jeszenszky

Norwegian folk rock Taken from Gåte's album Jygri. Better sound quality ;) All rights reserved by the respective owner.


Motorbike Trip Balmberg (CH), filmed with GoPro Hero 3

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 37:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Harald Schmid

Balmberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland (elevation 1078 m) and connects Günsberg and Welschenrohr. With gradients up to 25%,...


Skirace Balmberg Skirennen Balmberg 2012

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 17:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TTFilms2012

my nieces Shayen and Sheylin took part at the skirace at our local mountain Balmberg.


Balmberg, da ist vollste Konzentration gefordert !!

Published: September 07, 2013
Length: 30:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Urs Lehmann

Balmberg: Der Balmberg ist ein Schweizer Pass in Kanton Solothurn, der Welschenrohr und Günsberg verbindet. Die Balmbergstrasse Nord ab Welschenrohr ist mit rund 25 % eine der steilsten ...


Lego Laufband motorisiert

Published: January 10, 2011
Length: 10:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: patrick88296

Dieses Video wurde von einem Android-Telefon hochgeladen.


Sheylin skiing down Balmberg - Sheylin fährt Ski auf unserem Hausberg Balmberg

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 15:30 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TTFilms2012

my niece skiing down our local mountain "Balmberg".


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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.

Emme (river)

The Emme is a river in Switzerland. It rises in the Alps between the peaks of Hohgant and Augstmatthorn in the canton of Bern. The Emme is 80 km long and flows through the Emmental and into the Aar below Solothurn. The drainage area is 983 km². The average discharge at the mouth is approximately 20 cubic metres per second. The maximum discharge can be up to 500 cubic metres per second. The Emme is known for its sudden variations in water discharge.

Located at 47.2167, 7.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Switzerland, Tributaries of the Aar

Flumenthal Dam

The Flumenthal Dam is a regulating dam at Flumenthal, Switzerland, which was erected as the most important element of all the works of the Second Jura water correction. It was built to regulate the outflow of Seeland's three-lake hydrologic system as far downstream as Solothurn and the confluence with the river Emme River. It works in conjunction with the Regulating Dam Port at Seeland.

Located at 47.2292, 7.59 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Switzerland, Dams completed in 1970

Balm ruins

The Balm ruins are the remains of a fortified cave dwelling at the foot of Balmfluh in the Jura Mountains, in the municipality of Balm bei Günsberg in the Canton of Solothurn. It is that canton's only cave stronghold and one of the few in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.2556, 7.555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn, Cave castles

Kantonsschule Solothurn

The Kantonsschule Solothurn is a gymnasium in the Swiss municipality of Solothurn. With approximately 1,800 students it is among the biggest schools in Switzerland. The current Pprincipal is Stefan Zumbrunn-Würsch.

Located at 47.2148, 7.5369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Solothurn, Gymnasiums (school), Solothurn

Waldegg Castle

Waldegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.2234, 7.54842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn

Blumenstein Castle

Blumenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.2164, 7.53683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn

Steinbrugg Castle

Steinbrugg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 47.2122, 7.54658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn

Kunstmuseum Solothurn

The Kunstmuseum Solothurn or Art Museum Solothurn is an art museum in the Swiss city Solothurn.

Located at 47.2103, 7.5375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Switzerland, Solothurn, Museums in the canton of Solothurn

capture of the webcam Solothurn

Solothurn, Solothurn (source)

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Solothurn (Vorstadt): Stadt, Solothurn (Vorstadt) (source)

capture of the webcam Weissenstein: Der Hausberg der Stadt

Weissenstein: Der Hausberg der Stadt, Weissenstein (source)

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Weissenstein, Weissenstein (source)

capture of the webcam Solothurn: Steinbrugg

Solothurn: Steinbrugg, Solothurn (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Balm b. Günsberg