Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Amden

Amden is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 1,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Speer (5 km), Federispitz (6 km) and Kerenzerberg Römerweg (6 km).

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Amden at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 1,557
Coordinates
47.1489° N, 9.1423° E
Places within 50 km
146 (146 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Amden

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amden: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Amden

  • Brisi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Siwellen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Planggenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schibenstoll · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schilt · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzstöckli · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hinderrugg · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kunsthaus · museum · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bützistock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gufelstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see

Things to see near Amden, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Amden

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Speer (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Speer · viewpoint · Glarus · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Nüenchamm · viewpoint · Glarus · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Leiststock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Selun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Fronalpstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Amden

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Freulerpalast (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Amden

54 churches within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Kloster Mariaburg (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Amden

23 museums within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Kunsthaus (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amden

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Talalpsee (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Amden

9 parks within 100 km of Amden. The closest is Knie's Kinderzoo (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Amden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amden
  2. 5 km Speer · viewpoint, Glarus
  3. 4 km Federispitz · viewpoint, Glarus
  4. 11 km Nüenchamm · viewpoint, Glarus
  5. 1 km Talalpsee · lake, Glarus
  6. 2 km Kerenzerberg Römerweg · trek, Glarus
  7. 6 km Back to Amden

Plan a longer trip from Amden — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Amden

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How to reach Amden

    All places near Amden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66109Speer (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2367Freulerpalast (10 km)
    Churches2554Kloster Mariaburg (10 km)
    Museums923Kunsthaus (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Talalpsee (7 km)
    Parks29Knie's Kinderzoo (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Lochsite (22 km)
    Treks55Kerenzerberg Römerweg (6 km)
    Other attractions03Chinagarten Zürich (63 km)
    Temples12Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (33 km)
    Buddhist sites12Letzehof (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ufenau (35 km)
    Caves11Drachenloch (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (61 km)

    Amden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amden?

    Speer (viewpoint, about 5 km), Federispitz (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kerenzerberg Römerweg (trek, about 6 km), Talalpsee (lake, about 7 km), Nüenchamm (viewpoint, about 8 km), Leiststock (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 9 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amden?

    Speer, about 5 km by road; Federispitz (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amden?

    Freulerpalast, about 10 km by road; Paxmal (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Amden?

    Kloster Mariaburg, about 10 km by road; Stadtkirche (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amden?

    Start in Amden, visit Speer, then Federispitz, then Nüenchamm, then Talalpsee, then Kerenzerberg Römerweg, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amden?

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

    Towns near Amden

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amden’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amden on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.