Balen

Balen is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 871 metres. Balen is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
Tap on a place
to explore it

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pfäfers Abbey and Wartenstein Castle.

Church
, also known as St. Pirminsberg from its position on a mountain, was a Benedictine monastery in near , in the , .

is a castle in the municipality of of the in . It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

is a castle in the municipality of of the in . It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. is situated 3 km north of Balen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pfäfers and Bad Ragaz.

Village
is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in . The villages belonging to this municipality include: , St. Margrethenberg, Vadura, Valens, Vasön, and Vättis.

Village
is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in . It is the home of a famous natural spring and is a popular spa and health resort destination. is situated 2½ km northeast of Balen.

Hamlet
Photo: Kecko, CC BY 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km south of Balen.

Balen

Latitude
46.98456° or 46° 59′ 4″ north
Longitude
9.48281° or 9° 28′ 58″ east
Elevation
871 metres (2,858 feet)
Open location code
8FRFXFMM+R4
Geo­Names ID
2661638
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Balen from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Balen” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Balen”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Gassaura and Molinäris.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Old Bathhouse with Chapel and Psychiatrische Klinik St. Pirminsberg.

Switzerland: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Zurich, Berne, Geneva, and Basel.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: EtschPat, CC BY-SA 4.0.