Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bauma

Bauma is a town in Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Wetzikon-Robenhausen (10 km), Kloster Fischingen (10 km) and Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (12 km).

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Bauma, Zurich
Bauma, Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bauma at a glance

Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 1,029
Coordinates
47.3674° N, 8.8790° E
Places within 50 km
154 (154 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 Bauma

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

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Kyburg Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bauma

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Tweralpspitz (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tweralpspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ricken Pass · viewpoint · Glarus · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Wilkethöchi · viewpoint · Bezirk Münchwilen · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Speer · viewpoint · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Planggenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see

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Churches near Bauma

44 churches within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Wetzikon-Robenhausen (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bauma

25 museums within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Ritterhaus Bubikon (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bauma

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Frauenwinkel (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Zug →

Parks near Bauma

13 parks within 100 km of Bauma. The closest is Knie's Kinderzoo (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bauma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bauma
  2. 10 km Wetzikon-Robenhausen · church, Zug
  3. 11 km Ritterhaus Bubikon · museum, Glarus
  4. 3 km Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple · temple, Glarus
  5. 17 km Tweralpspitz · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 18 km Kloster Fischingen · church, Bezirk Münchwilen
  7. 10 km Back to Bauma

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How to reach Bauma

    All places near Bauma by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bauma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4599Kyburg Castle (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2759Tweralpspitz (17 km)
    Churches2444Wetzikon-Robenhausen (10 km)
    Museums1725Ritterhaus Bubikon (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens819Frauenwinkel (23 km)
    Parks913Knie's Kinderzoo (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Greifensee (19 km)
    Other attractions57Chinagarten Zürich (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Ufenau (23 km)
    Treks24Kerenzerberg Römerweg (43 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (12 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster St. Georgen (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (50 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (55 km)

    Bauma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bauma?

    Wetzikon-Robenhausen (church, about 10 km), Kloster Fischingen (church, about 10 km), Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (temple, about 12 km), Ritterhaus Bubikon (museum, about 15 km), Tweralpspitz (viewpoint, about 17 km), Kyburg Castle (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 17 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bauma?

    Kyburg Castle, about 18 km by road; Rapperswil Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bauma?

    Tweralpspitz, about 17 km by road; Ricken Pass (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bauma?

    Wetzikon-Robenhausen, about 10 km by road; Kloster Fischingen (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bauma?

    Start in Bauma, visit Wetzikon-Robenhausen, then Ritterhaus Bubikon, then Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple, then Tweralpspitz, then Kloster Fischingen, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bauma?

    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 Bauma

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