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Sempach

The Sempach region – incomparably beautiful

Combine your trip to the Ornithological Institute with a summer detour to the nearby lido or a visit to the historic town of Sempach.

Dining in Sempach
Restaurant Seeland Sempach
Self-service restaurant right next to the Seebad in Sempach.
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Restaurant & Pizzeria Türmli
Restaurant in Sempach's picturesque old town of Sempach right next to the city gate.
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Restaurant Adler Sempach
Enjoy select seasonal dishes in a laid-back ambience.
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Restaurant Una Storia
Elegant Italian ristorante, welcoming tavern, stylish wine bar and leafy beer garden.
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La Torreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant with Tex-Mex specialities in Sempach's old town right by the city gate.
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Gasthaus Krone
Traditional restaurant in the historical centre with local fish specialities.
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Restaurant Wirtschaft zur Schlacht
Restaurant with views of the Central and Bernese Alps and Lake Sempach.
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sempacherhof
Culinary delights - at lunchtime with the daily menus and in the evening with a varied à la carte menu.
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Caribbean Village
Caribbean ambience with palm trees, sun, colourful cabins in the beach bar in Nottwil on Lake Sempach.
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Attractions in Sempach
Lake Sempach tourist information
Enjoy your stay in the Lake Sempach region.
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Sempach Town Hall Museum
Multimedia exhibition on local history.
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Seebad Sempach
The bathing area next to the Swiss Ornithological Institute has a sandy beach, a floating platform, a water playground, a beach volleyball field, a diving tower and a restaurant.
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Staying overnight in Sempach
TCS campsite Sempach
Camping site on the lake next to the Seebad.
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Our attractions

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Survival

Experience the world from a bird's perspective

Experience the world from a bird’s perspective. You will be given a ring, hatch from the egg, choose your food and migration strategy, and be confronted with a variety of dangers.
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Garden and aviaries

With us, your prospects are bright

The banks of Lake Sempach are an inviting place to relax. In the natural paradise of the Ornithological Institute’s garden, you can watch the birds both inside and outside the aviary.
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Singphony

Do you understand the language used by “Twitchers”?

In the Singphony, you are introduced to the secrets of bird language and can learn the basics of birdsong.
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Bird Watch

Fly through Switzerland with our birds.

The Bird Watch cinema features surprising and fun snapshots caught on film showing birds across Switzerland.
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Contact

See you soon at the Swiss Ornithological Institute!

We look forward to welcoming you at the visitor centre of the Swiss Ornithological Institute.

Contact us if you have any questions!

+41 41 462 97 97

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