Vordergrund

Vordergrund is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,121 metres. Vordergrund is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Schimbrig.

Peak
The is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located in the municipality of in the canton of . 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.

Village
is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in . is part of the UNESCO since 2001. is situated 8 km northwest of Vordergrund.

Village
is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in . It is the seat of the district of . The area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2001. is situated 8 km northwest of Vordergrund.

Village
is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in . It is part of the UNESCO since 2001. is situated 8 km west of Vordergrund.

Vordergrund

Latitude
46.93322° or 46° 55′ 60″ north
Longitude
8.12516° or 8° 7′ 31″ east
Elevation
1,121 metres (3,678 feet)
Open location code
8FRCW4MG+73
Geo­Names ID
11829865
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