Vechigen

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Coordinates: 46°57′N, 7°34′E

Vechigen
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Vechigen
Canton Berne
District Berne
46°57′N, 7°34′E
Population 4,703  (2004)
  - Density 188 /km² (487 /sq.mi.)
Area 25 km² (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation 583 m (1,913 ft)
Postal code 3067
SFOS number 0359
Mayor Lorenz Hess
Surrounded by Bolligen, Hasle bei Burgdorf, Krauchthal, Muri bei Bern, Oberburg, Stettlen, Walkringen, Worb
Website www.vechigen.ch
Vechigen (Switzerland)
Vechigen
Vechigen

Vechigen is a municipality in the district of Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

It lies about 10 km east of the city of Bern. The small town lies away from the principal roads of the region and is one of the more picturesque towns of the area. The highest point in the municipality is the Schönbrunnenchnubel at 956 m. The lowest point is the Worble at 550 m.