Albrun, Binn

Mire landscape352 haObject number 322

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Albrun (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Albrun.

Location and surroundings

Albrun is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Binn in the canton of VS. It covers 352 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 322. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Albrun?

Albrun lies near Binn in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3773, 8.2810.

How large is Albrun?

The site covers 352 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Albrun protected?

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

Which town is Albrun in?

Albrun lies near Binn (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Binn.

Which protected sites are near Albrun?

The closest are Oxefeld (0 km), Binntal (3 km) and Hanschbiel (4 km).