Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland

Places to visit near Aesch

Aesch is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland, home to about 10,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Angenstein Castle (1 km), Pfeffingen Castle (3 km) and Dorneck Castle (3 km).

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Aesch at a glance

Location
Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland
Population
about 10,138
Coordinates
47.4710° N, 7.5973° E
Places within 50 km
151 (151 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aesch

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Forts & heritage near Aesch

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Angenstein Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aesch

62 churches within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Leonhardskirche (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aesch

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Passwanghöhe (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Tüllinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Läufelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Aesch

34 museums within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Frog Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aesch

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Aesch

5 parks within 100 km of Aesch. The closest is Pruntrutermatte (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Aesch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aesch
  2. 3 km Pfeffingen Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  3. 2 km Angenstein Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  4. 3 km Dorneck Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  5. 2 km Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins · heritage site, Basel-City
  6. 1 km Reichenstein Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  7. 5 km Back to Aesch

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    Within 15 km of Aesch

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aesch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage61111Angenstein Castle (1 km)
    Churches3462Leonhardskirche (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2254Passwanghöhe (17 km)
    Museums2034Frog Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Altrhein Wyhlen (15 km)
    Other attractions36House of Albert Hofmann (8 km)
    Parks25Pruntrutermatte (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lac de Michelbach (60 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (26 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (40 km)
    Waterfalls02Todtnauer Wasserfall (61 km)
    Treks01Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (69 km)

    Aesch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aesch?

    Angenstein Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Pfeffingen Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Dorneck Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 4 km), Reichenstein Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Münchenstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aesch?

    151 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aesch?

    Angenstein Castle, about 1 km by road; Pfeffingen Castle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aesch?

    Leonhardskirche, about 12 km by road; Basel Münster (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aesch?

    Passwanghöhe, about 17 km by road; Hinteri Egg (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aesch?

    Start in Aesch, visit Pfeffingen Castle, then Angenstein Castle, then Dorneck Castle, then Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins, then Reichenstein Castle, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aesch?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aesch

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