Weissenau, Unterseen

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Weissenau (Floodplain) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Weissenau.

Location and surroundings

Weissenau is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterseen in the canton of BE. It covers 46 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 79. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Floodplain
Town	Unterseen
Canton	BE
Area	46 ha
Object number	79
Type	Delta
Coordinates	46.67332, 7.82693
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Weissenau, Unterseen Fen · 0 km Weissenau, Unterseen Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Weissenau, Unterseen BLN landscape · 0 km Weiher Fritz Wenger, Unterseen Nature reserve · 2 km Uf Egg, Wilderswil Dry meadow · 2 km Leewald, Därligen Dry meadow · 2 km Schwendi, Wilderswil Dry meadow · 2 km Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg, Beatenberg Raised bog · 2 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Weissenau?

Weissenau lies near Unterseen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6733, 7.8269.

How large is Weissenau?

The site covers 46 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Weissenau protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Weissenau in?

Weissenau lies near Unterseen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Unterseen.

Which protected sites are near Weissenau?

The closest are Weissenau (0 km), Weissenau (0 km) and Weissenau (0 km).

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