Laupen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Laupen’s history is visible directly in its townscape: the medieval centre features covered arcades and houses dating from the 11th century. Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Laupen and seeking historic townscapes will find a tangible point of reference in this centre.

Landscape

Laupen lies at the confluence of the Sense and Saane rivers.

Laupen is located near Bern, approximately 25 kilometres from the city.

Culture

Named points in the surrounding area include the Collège St-Michel, approximately 13.2 kilometres southwest, and Mont Vully, approximately 12.8 kilometres northwest of Laupen centre. Further afield are Château d’Amont, approximately 19.5 kilometres southwest; Bawartehubel, approximately 15.1 kilometres northeast; La Tène, approximately 20.0 kilometres northwest; Ostermundigeberg, approximately 20.2 kilometres east; Pauluskirche, approximately 15.0 kilometres east; and Käsenberg, approximately 24.6 kilometres south of Laupen centre.

The farm museum in Laupen showcases rural life from 1750 to 1900.

Laupen Castle comprises a rusticated façade, the late Gothic New Castle, fortifications, historic furnishings and a well-preserved castle hall.

For further travel planning, you can also explore Frauenkappelen and Neuenegg in addition to Laupen. If you would like to expand your comparison of destinations, you can also explore Aarwangen, Niedersimmental, Schwarzenburg, Konolfingen, Erlach and Seftigen.

Getting Around

Two hiking options are associated with Laupen: the Way of the Ancient Romans and a circular trail to the old Aare. These two routes appeal to travellers who want to explore Laupen on foot while combining historic destinations with riverside ones.

A cycling route on the Route de l’Ancien Régime Bernois connects Estavayer-le-Lac with Laupen via Payerne, Corminboeuf and Belfaux.

One hiking trail leads from Laupen via Murten to Avenches; another follows the Sense to Laupen.

For the overview of the wider destination: Bern.