Oberbalmberg
in Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.264 and 7.539 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 15' 51" and E 7° 32' 20"
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: 06:34 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 8:36 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Oberbalmberg

Oberbalmberg in Canton of Solothurn is a town in Switzerland about 22 mi (or 36 km) north of Bern, the country's capital city.

Current time in Oberbalmberg is now 06:34 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports near Oberbalmberg, 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 36 km), South. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 37% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

H4 Hotel Solothurn

Address
4,0 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


La Couronne Hotel Restaurant

Address
3,9 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


Park Forum Wylihof

Address
3,7 mi
Wylihof 43
4542 Luterbach
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Kreuz

Address
1,2 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
3,8 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)


Roter Turm

Address
3,9 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
3,9 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


Hotel an der Aare Swiss Quality

Address
4,1 mi
Berntorstrasse 2, Oberer Winkel 2
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


Ambassador

Address
4,1 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


Hotel Roter Ochsen

Address
4,1 mi
Berntorstrasse 9
4500 Solothurn
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 11:00 - 15:00)
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 11:00 - 15:00)


Videos from this area

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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...


Jura - Wanderung und Flug mit Ausflug ins Flache

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


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.


Weissenstein 23-04-2011

Published: April 27, 2011
Length: 06:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HenryFlyHigh

Schweizer Liga startet am Weissenstein. Wir (4 Piloten) sind wieder runtergefahren, und wir sind keine Weicheier. Beim Runterfahren hält uns ein Liga-Pilot an (an der einzigen Wiese weit...


Endloslinien Alpenpanorama Weissenstein - Dritte Aufrichtung

Published: May 27, 2009
Length: 35:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tobias Furrer

Das Kundstwerk von Theo Furrer wurde mehrfach vom Sturm zerstört. Dieses Video dokumentiert die dirtte Aufrichtung mit einer Vorrichtung um das Bild aufzurollen und somit vor weiteren ...


Sesselbahn Weissenstein: Durchfahrt Mittelstation (VR-101)

Published: July 07, 2007
Length: 27:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: basis104

Die Mittelstation der guten alten Von-Roll-Sesselbahn (VR-101) am 12. Oktober 2003. Mehr Bilder / more images: http://jacomet.ch/themen/skilift/album/thumbnails.php?album=8.


Sesselbahn Weissenstein: Berg- und Talfahrt, Januar 2008

Published: January 24, 2008
Length: 00:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: basis104

Die Von-Roll-Sesselbahn des legendären Typs VR-101 existiert wohl nur noch wenige Monate - sie ist mit der Bahn zum Oeschinensee die letzte Bahn dieses Typs in der Schweiz und sollte dringend...


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 ...


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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.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn, Cave castles

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Solothurn, Castles in the canton of Solothurn

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Weissenstein: Der Hausberg der Stadt, Weissenstein (source)

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Weissenstein, Weissenstein (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oberbalmberg