Andreas Küttel takes you into the world of this speedy glider. Together you will visit the swift tower and watch the lively activity inside the tower on camera.
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The free tour can be booked on request from May to July.
Our tip: Exciting information on the bird walk
Andreas Küttel's Swift Tower is located on the bird walk. After visiting the swifts, the > almost three-hour hike through numerous habitats of native bird species is worthwhile (the information boards are in German only).
Something for you?
The free tour can be booked on request from May to July.
Our tip: Exciting information on the bird walk
Andreas Küttel's Swift Tower is located on the bird walk. After visiting the swifts, the > almost three-hour hike through numerous habitats of native bird species is worthwhile (the information boards are in German only).
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Directions & Parking facilities
Car:
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel turn left to direction Diemtigtal. Follow the «Diemtigtalstrasse» the valley for 4 km to the village of Oey. From here you follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.
Train, bus & co:
Take the train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). From here, follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel turn left to direction Diemtigtal. Follow the «Diemtigtalstrasse» the valley for 4 km to the village of Oey. From here you follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.
Train, bus & co:
Take the train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). From here, follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.
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