Zug district, Zug, Switzerland

Places to visit near Arth

Arth is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland, home to about 9,850 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 17 museums and 17 churches. The must-see places are Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (3 km), Hochwacht (12 km) and Schloss Buonas (12 km).

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Arth, Zug
Arth, Zug district, Zug, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arth at a glance

Location
Zug district, Zug, Switzerland
Population
about 9,850
Coordinates
47.0634° N, 8.5235° E
Places within 50 km
127 (127 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Arth

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arth

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arth. The closest is Hochwacht (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arth

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arth. The closest is Schloss Buonas (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Arth

25 museums within 100 km of Arth. The closest is Kunsthaus Zug (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Arth

25 churches within 100 km of Arth. The closest is St. Verena (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arth

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arth. The closest is Katholische Kirche Alosen (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Arth

10 parks within 100 km of Arth. The closest is Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Arth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arth
  2. 12 km Schloss Buonas · heritage site, Zug
  3. 6 km Burg Zug · heritage site, Zug
  4. 1 km Kunsthaus Zug · museum, Zug
  5. 3 km Hochwacht · viewpoint, Zug
  6. 14 km Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park, Zug
  7. 3 km Back to Arth

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How to reach Arth

    All places near Arth by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44134Hochwacht (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1762Schloss Buonas (12 km)
    Museums1725Kunsthaus Zug (14 km)
    Churches1725St. Verena (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs911Katholische Kirche Alosen (15 km)
    Parks810Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Frauenwinkel (33 km)
    Other attractions57Kapellbrücke (21 km)
    Treks12Walenpfad (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Ufenau (33 km)
    Temples22Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (34 km)
    Buddhist sites02Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (58 km)
    Waterfalls02Reichenbach Falls (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (41 km)

    Arth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arth?

    Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (park, about 3 km), Hochwacht (viewpoint, about 12 km), Schloss Buonas (heritage site, about 12 km), Kunsthaus Zug (museum, about 14 km), Burg Zug (heritage site, about 14 km), St. Verena (church, about 14 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 17 museums, 17 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arth?

    Hochwacht, about 12 km by road; Rigi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arth?

    Schloss Buonas, about 12 km by road; Burg Zug (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Arth?

    Kunsthaus Zug, about 14 km by road; Zytturm (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arth?

    Start in Arth, visit Schloss Buonas, then Burg Zug, then Kunsthaus Zug, then Hochwacht, then Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arth?

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

    Towns near Arth

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