Bauen, NidwaldenNiederbauen-ChulmTell's ChapelRudenz CastleRophaienFurggelenSchwalmis
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Bauen

Bauen is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland of about 206 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 11 churches. The must-see places are Niederbauen-Chulm, Tell's Chapel and Rudenz Castle.

46.9356° N, 8.5784° EPop. 206

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Niederbauen-Chulm, viewpoint near Bauen
Must-see

Niederbauen-Chulm

Viewpoint · 3 km · Zug

Tell's Chapel, church near Bauen
Must-see

Tell's Chapel

Church · 3 km

Rudenz Castle, heritage site near Bauen
Must-see

Rudenz Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Bauen by type

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One day from Bauen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bauen
  2. Schwalmisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Medieval Castle Ruin Attinghausenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Rudenz Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rophaienviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Furggelenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bauen
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bauen?

Niederbauen-Chulm (viewpoint, about 3 km), Tell's Chapel (church, about 3 km), Rudenz Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Rophaien (viewpoint, about 7 km), Furggelen (viewpoint, about 7 km), Seedorf Castle (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

118 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 10 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bauen?

Niederbauen-Chulm, about 3 km by road; Rophaien (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bauen?

Rudenz Castle, about 6 km by road; Seedorf Castle (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bauen?

Start in Bauen, visit Schwalmis, then Medieval Castle Ruin Attinghausen, then Rudenz Castle, then Rophaien, then Furggelen, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.