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Visit to the common swift colonies
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Watch the common swift in his element

- attractions
- other sports
- nature park
- summer

Young common swift before take-off

How do common swifts hatch from their nests and how do they feed their young? Visit Andreas Küttel and immerse yourself in the habitat of these fascinating birds.
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 Andreas Küttel takes you into the world of this speedy glider. Together you will visit the swift tower and watch the lively activity inside the tower on camera.
 **Something for you?**
The free tour can be booked on request from May to July.

**Our tip: Exciting information on the bird walk**
Andreas Küttel's Swift Tower is located on the bird walk. After visiting the swifts, the  through numerous habitats of native bird species is worthwhile (the information boards are in German only).

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Directions & Parking facilities

Car:
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel turn left to direction Diemtigtal. Follow the «Diemtigtalstrasse» the valley for 4 km to the village of Oey. From here you follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.

Train, bus & co:
Take the train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). From here, follow the «Vogelweg» on foot. After about 15 minutes you will reach the common swift colony.

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Contact person

Andreas KüttelKreuzfure 5

3753 Oey

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Arrival

**Andreas Küttel**

Kreuzfure 5

3753 Oey