Zug district, Zug, Switzerland

Places to visit near Baar

Baar is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland, home to about 20,546 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are St. Martin (1 km), Wildenburg (4 km) and Rigi (4 km).

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

Baar at a glance

Location
Zug district, Zug, Switzerland
Population
about 20,546
Coordinates
47.1962° N, 8.5295° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Baar

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baar

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baar. The closest is Rigi (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Baar

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baar. The closest is Wildenburg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Baar

31 churches within 100 km of Baar. The closest is St. Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Baar

27 museums within 100 km of Baar. The closest is Zytturm (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baar

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baar. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Baar

11 parks within 100 km of Baar. The closest is Villette Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baar
  2. 1 km St. Martin · church, Zug
  3. 3 km Rigi · viewpoint, Zug
  4. 1 km Zytturm · museum, Zug
  5. 2 km St. Verena · church, Zug
  6. 3 km Wildenburg · heritage site, Zug
  7. 4 km Back to Baar

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How to reach Baar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2798Rigi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2683Wildenburg (4 km)
    Churches1731St. Martin (1 km)
    Museums2027Zytturm (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (23 km)
    Parks1011Villette Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Wilersee (9 km)
    Other attractions58Muri Abbey (21 km)
    Buddhist sites13Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (41 km)
    Temples22Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Ufenau (24 km)
    Treks12Walenpfad (49 km)
    Waterfalls02Rhine Falls (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (22 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (78 km)

    Baar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baar?

    St. Martin (church, about 1 km), Wildenburg (heritage site, about 4 km), Rigi (viewpoint, about 4 km), St. Verena (church, about 4 km), Zytturm (museum, about 4 km), Burg Zug (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 20 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baar?

    Rigi, about 4 km by road; Hochwacht (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baar?

    Wildenburg, about 4 km by road; Burg Zug (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baar?

    St. Martin, about 1 km by road; St. Verena (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baar?

    Start in Baar, visit St. Martin, then Rigi, then Zytturm, then St. Verena, then Wildenburg, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baar?

    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 Baar

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