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Explore Fillistorf in Switzerland

Fillistorf in the region of Fribourg is a town in Switzerland - some 12 mi or ( 19 km ) South-West of Berne , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Fillistorf

Current time in Fillistorf is now 10:47 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Zurich " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wahlern, Radelfingen, Murten, Kallnach, and Guggisberg. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wahlern . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Fillistorf ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Hochwasserentlastung Schiffenensee (FR), Schweiz

1:22 min by fjumpenisse
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Hochwasserentlastung Schiffenensee (Grundablass?) während dem Hochwasser August 2007, mehr als 400 m3/sec ..

Laupen (Bern/Switzerland) [HD] (Canon SX1 IS)

3:16 min by Christian Roux
Views: 3181 Rating: 5.00

58049-51 Marktgasse und Läubliplatz ..


Funiculaire Neuveville-Saint Pierre à Fribourg, Suisse / Nikon D90

9:25 min by funimag
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Funiculaire Neuveville-Saint Pierre (fonctionne à contrepoids d'eau provenant des égouts de la ville) Fribourg, Suisse / Nikon D90 ..

Laupen Castle (Bern/Switzerland) (HD) (Canon SX1 IS)

8:03 min by Christian Roux
Views: 2091 Rating: 4.57

59265-322 Marktgasse und Schloss ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Laupen

The Battle of Laupen was fought on June 21, 1339 between the Bern and its allies on one side, and Freiburg together with feudal landholders from the County of Burgundy and Habsburg territories on the other. Bern was victorious, consolidating its position in the region. As a consequence of the conflict, the relations of Bern and the Swiss Confederacy tightened, resulting in Bern's permanent accession in 1353.

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Located at 46.90 7.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: 1339 in Europe, 14th century in Switzerland, Battles involving Burgundy, Battles involving Switzerland, Battles involving the Holy Roman Empire, Conflicts in 1339, Laupen

Laupen District

Laupen District was one of the 26 administrative districts in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its capital was the municipality of Laupen. The district had an area of 88 km² and consisted of 11 municipalities: The municipalities of Clavaleyres and Münchenwiler are enclaved within the canton of Fribourg.

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Located at 46.90 7.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Former districts of the canton of Bern

Sense (river)

The river Sense is a right tributary of the river Saane in Switzerland. It is a border river between the Cantons of Fribourg and Bern. Its source rivers, the Kalte Sense, coming from Mount Gantrisch, and Warme Sense, flowing out of lake Schwarzsee, join at Zollhaus and thus form the origin of the Sense. The Sense flows through a gorge of 15 km length, which is popular for whitewater sports, but also for swimming and bathing – especially among nudists.

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Located at 46.91 7.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Bern–Fribourg border, Rivers of Switzerland

Barberêche Castle

Barberêche Castle is a castle in Barberêche in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss Heritage Site of National Significance. It is located on the edge of the nearby plateau, right above the Schiffenensee. It was built between 1522 and 1528, likely on the site of an earlier fortification, under Petermann de Praroman's direction in the late Gothic style.

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Located at 46.86 7.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 1520s architecture, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in the canton of Fribourg, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Fribourg

Schiffenensee

Schiffenensee is an artificial lake formed by a barrage of the Saane/Sarine river in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The barrages at Schiffenen were completed in 1963.

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Located at 46.85 7.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Aar drainage basin, Arch dams, Lakes in the canton of Fribourg, Lakes of Switzerland

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