Canton of Solothurn
Lebern District
Balm bei Günsberg

Balm ruins

The Balm ruins are the remains of a fortified cave dwelling at the foot of Balmfluh in the Jura Mountains, in the municipality of in the .
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  • Type: Castle
  • Description: castle ruins in Balm bei Günsberg in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland
  • Also known as: “Ruine Balm”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Balmfluechöpfli and Röti.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Restaurant
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is a restaurant, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Balm ruins.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Niederwil and Günsberg.

Village
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was a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in . In 2011 merged into .

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in .

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in . The municipality, located in the Lebern district, is the smallest municipality in Switzerland, both in population and surface area and is situated on a terrace in the southern foothills of the Jura Mountains. is situated 3 km east of Balm ruins.

Balm ruins

Latitude
47.25551° or 47° 15′ 20″ north
Longitude
7.55512° or 7° 33′ 18″ east
Open location code
8FV97H44+62
Open­Street­Map ID
node 427703390
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q1624444
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Highlights include Balmschacht, SAC and Balmweid.

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