Vordergrund
Vordergrund is a locality in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,121 metres. Vordergrund is situated nearby to the locality Hintergrund, as well as near Schimbergbad.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Schimbrig.
Schimbrig
Peak
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The Schimbrig is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located in the municipality of Hasle in the canton of Lucerne. In the nineteenth century a tourist resort was established at the foot of the mountain where a natural sulphur spring surfaces.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hasle and Entlebuch.
Hasle
Village
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Hasle is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. Hasle is part of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve since 2001. Hasle is situated 8 km northwest of Vordergrund.
Entlebuch
Village
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Entlebuch is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Entlebuch. The area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2001. Entlebuch is situated 8 km northwest of Vordergrund.
Schüpfheim
Village
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Schüpfheim is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is part of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve since 2001. Schüpfheim is situated 8 km west of Vordergrund.
Vordergrund
- Type: Locality
- Location: Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.93322° or 46° 55′ 60″ northLongitude
8.12516° or 8° 7′ 31″ eastElevation
1,121 metres (3,678 feet)Open location code
8FRCW4MG+73GeoNames ID
11829865
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In Other Languages
“Vordergrund” goes by many names.
- German: “Vordergrund”
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