Sumiswald: Hotels and accommodations

Sumiswald is located in Switzerland's Emmental District in Bern and offers opportunities for hiking and cycling. From Lüdernalp and Hinterarni, panoramic views extend towards the Swiss Plateau, Jura, Pre-Alps and Alps. The desire to find a hotel in Sumiswald is part of planning a personal stay.

Nature

The municipality highlights sunsets over the landscape in front of the Napf as a visitor experience. Refreshments are offered to visitors at the alpine farm restaurants.

Culture

Sumiswald Church was built by the Teutonic Order between 1510 and 1512 in the late Gothic style. It is considered a landmark of the village and has 23 valuable stained-glass windows.

From 1698 until the abolition of the bailiwick in 1798, Sumiswald Castle was the administrative center of the Sumiswald bailiwick. The castle was built on a conglomerate rock above the Grünen stream; its complex includes a chapel and an agricultural estate. On April 23, 1653, peasant committees from Bern, Lucerne, Solothurn and Basel met in Sumiswald to discuss a joint federal charter.

Leisure

Forum Sumiswald is considered a modern, wheelchair-accessible facility with diverse infrastructure for visitors. Climbing, sport bowling, archery, gold panning and beer brewing are offered there.

The Herzroute is associated with Sumiswald as a cycling experience. The Spinne Trail is associated with Sumiswald as a culture-oriented hiking experience.

Transport

Bus 481 connects Sumiswald-Grünen railway station with Wasen and stops a few meters from Forum Sumiswald.

For the higher-level travel overview: Trachselwald Region.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Eriswil, Dürrenroth, Lützelflüh, Rüegsbach, Wyssachen, Trachselwald, Huttwil.