Geristein is the community in
Switzerland, located some 10 km to the north-east from
Muri bei Bern, 120 km south-east of France border. The capital city
Berne is in 20 km to the south-west. The population of the the community was estimated at 130 people according to the 2009 census People mostly visit Geristein to see its tv-towers.
The closest airport Bern Belp (IATA: BRN) is about 20 km away.
Interesting places in Geristein
Bantiger TV Tower is a 196 metre tall tower used for FM- and TV-transmission on the Bantiger mountain, a mountain east of Berne situated in the municipality of Bolligen. The Bantiger TV Tower was built between 1991 and 1996 as replacement of a 100 metres tall radio tower, built in 1954. Bantiger TV Tower, which was inaugurated in 1997 has a public observation deck in a height of 33. 7 metres. In contrast to most other observation decks on TV towers, there is no elevator for visitors access. The…
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