Charming village in Swiss countryside
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Sightseeing

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Langnau im Emmental is a charming village in the Emmental region, rich history dating back to the 11th century. It's full of traditional historic buildings, a great place for a slow wander and photo taking.

Walking Tours

Here are a few self-guided tours of the village.

Free walking map - Here's a short walking route through the old town.

Langnau Leisure Path - This is a free, self-guided walk through the village, wandering past some of the most important and beautiful buildings. You can access the guide for free via freizeitpfad.ch (German only).

As you walk, you can scan QR codes at the various stops to get info. The route is a short 1.1 km loop, about 1-1h30 depending on how many stops you make. Learn more.

Ludotrail Langnau - This is game trail for kids. At the start, you pick up a game backpack then visit 20 interactive post around the village and play games with the supplies in the pack. Learn more.

FoxTravel Emma - This puzzle trail starts in Langnau im Emmental and ends at the Kambly cookie factory in Emmental. Along the way you solve puzzles to figure out your next destination. Available in German and French. Book here.

Things to do

Regionalmuseum Chüechlihus - Small museum housing historical artifacts from the region. Summer open Wed-Sun, winter open Fri-Sun. Address: Bärenpl. 1, 3550 Langnau im Emmental

Where to eat

Traditional Swiss food: Hotel Hirschen (www.hirschen-langnau.ch) in the village center.

Picnic supplies: Migros grocery at Schlossstrasse 1a

Cafe / Bakery: Bäckerei-Könditorei Eichenberger at Bernstrasse 12

How to get there

By public transport

The Langnau i.E. train station is right next to the center of the village.

From Bern: 40 mins direct train. From Lucerne: 1h05 with 1 transfer.

By car

You can park in the center of the village at Alleestrasse, 3550 Langnau im Emmental. Or park at the train station at Bahnhofstrasse 23, 3550 Langnau im Emmental.

From Bern 45 min drive. From Lucerne 1h15 drive.

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