Buckten: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Olten Abbey is located in the surrounding area of Buckten. For those interested in culture, this connection provides a specific point of reference in the vicinity of the town. You can rent a holiday apartment in Buckten. Ruchen and Spitzenflüeli are also located in the surrounding area of Buckten.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Buckten are Bipp, Wartenberg - Vordere Ruine, Mittlisberg, Vindonissa and Hasel Zoo.

Geographical Setting

Buckten lies between two valley slopes at the foot of the Hauenstein, in the Homburg Valley along the Hauenstein railway line. The town’s historical identity is connected with its former role as a settlement at the foot of the Hauenstein Pass: Additional horses were harnessed to carts crossing the pass, and road tolls were collected.

Buckten was first documented in 1266 under the name Butuchon.

Cycling

Cycling routes around Buckten lead through the gentle Jura hills with forests and river valleys.

For further options of places to visit, you can also view Läufelfingen, Rünenberg, Zunzgen, Thürnen, Ormalingen, Maisprach, Hemmiken and Kilchberg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Sissach.