District de Porrentruy district, Jura, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bassecourt

Bassecourt is a town in District de Porrentruy district, Jura, Switzerland, home to about 3,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Col des Rangiers (7 km), Asuel Castle Ruin (9 km) and Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection) (10 km).

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Bassecourt, Jura
Bassecourt, District de Porrentruy district, Jura, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bassecourt at a glance

Location
District de Porrentruy district, Jura, Switzerland
Population
about 3,305
Coordinates
47.3381° N, 7.2437° E
Places within 50 km
90 (90 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 Bassecourt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bassecourt: 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 Bassecourt

116 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Asuel Castle Ruin (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bassecourt

61 churches within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Église Saint-Bernard-de-Menthon (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bassecourt

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Col des Rangiers (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Bassecourt

38 museums within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection) (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bassecourt

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Réserve Naturelle de la Petite Camargue Alsacienne (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Bassecourt

6 caves within 100 km of Bassecourt. The closest is Grotte du Bichon (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bassecourt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bassecourt
  2. 12 km Col de la Croix - Seleute · viewpoint, District de Porrentruy
  3. 10 km Château de Pleujouse · heritage site, District de Porrentruy
  4. 2 km Asuel Castle Ruin · heritage site, District de Porrentruy
  5. 2 km Col des Rangiers · viewpoint, District de Delémont
  6. 12 km Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection) · museum, Basel-City
  7. 10 km Back to Bassecourt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bassecourt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage35116Asuel Castle Ruin (9 km)
    Churches2061Église Saint-Bernard-de-Menthon (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1147Col des Rangiers (7 km)
    Museums1838Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection) (10 km)
    Other attractions37La Traction (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Réserve Naturelle de la Petite Camargue Alsacienne (50 km)
    Caves16Grotte du Bichon (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lac de Michelbach (59 km)
    Parks15Pruntrutermatte (43 km)
    Waterfalls02Saut de la Cuvotte (73 km)
    Treks01Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (70 km)

    Bassecourt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bassecourt?

    Col des Rangiers (viewpoint, about 7 km), Asuel Castle Ruin (heritage site, about 9 km), Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection) (museum, about 10 km), Château de Pleujouse (heritage site, about 11 km), Col de la Croix - Seleute (viewpoint, about 12 km), Château du Morimont (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bassecourt?

    Asuel Castle Ruin, about 9 km by road; Château de Pleujouse (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bassecourt?

    Église Saint-Bernard-de-Menthon, about 23 km by road; Burg Biel (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bassecourt?

    Col des Rangiers, about 7 km by road; Col de la Croix - Seleute (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bassecourt?

    Start in Bassecourt, visit Col de la Croix - Seleute, then Château de Pleujouse, then Asuel Castle Ruin, then Col des Rangiers, then Museum of Art and History of the Jura (Collection), and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bassecourt?

    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 Bassecourt

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