Solothurn, Switzerland

Places to visit near Balsthal

Balsthal is a town in Solothurn, Switzerland, home to about 5,863 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Neu-Falkenstein Castle (2 km), Neu Bechburg (4 km) and Passwanghöhe (7 km).

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Balsthal, Solothurn
Balsthal, Solothurn, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balsthal at a glance

Location
Solothurn, Switzerland
Population
about 5,863
Coordinates
47.3161° N, 7.6932° E
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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 Balsthal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balsthal: 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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Forts & heritage near Balsthal

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Neu-Falkenstein Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Balsthal

51 churches within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Friedenskirche (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balsthal

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Passwanghöhe (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Balsthal

44 museums within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Balsthal

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Balsthal

10 parks within 100 km of Balsthal. The closest is Pruntrutermatte (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Balsthal

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 Balsthal
  2. 4 km Neu Bechburg · heritage site, Bezirk Waldenburg
  3. 4 km Neu-Falkenstein Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  4. 7 km Hinteri Egg · viewpoint, Basel-City
  5. 5 km Passwanghöhe · viewpoint, Basel-City
  6. 8 km Schelten Pass · viewpoint, Basel-City
  7. 11 km Back to Balsthal

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From travellers near Balsthal

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How to reach Balsthal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balsthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47112Neu-Falkenstein Castle (2 km)
    Churches2351Friedenskirche (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1444Passwanghöhe (7 km)
    Museums2044Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Altrhein Wyhlen (32 km)
    Parks210Pruntrutermatte (33 km)
    Other attractions39Former St. Urban's Abbey (18 km)
    Caves23Tschamberhöhle (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Strandbad Sursee (45 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Werdinsel (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Todtnauer Wasserfall (77 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (78 km)

    Balsthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balsthal?

    Neu-Falkenstein Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Neu Bechburg (heritage site, about 4 km), Passwanghöhe (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hinteri Egg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Schelten Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km), Aarwangen Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balsthal?

    Neu-Falkenstein Castle, about 2 km by road; Neu Bechburg (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balsthal?

    Friedenskirche, about 32 km by road; Sankt Georg (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balsthal?

    Passwanghöhe, about 7 km by road; Hinteri Egg (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balsthal?

    Start in Balsthal, visit Neu Bechburg, then Neu-Falkenstein Castle, then Hinteri Egg, then Passwanghöhe, then Schelten Pass, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balsthal?

    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 Balsthal

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