Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bönigen

Bönigen is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland, home to about 2,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Schynige Platte (5 km), Weissenau Castle (6 km) and Augstmatthorn (8 km).

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Bönigen, Lucerne
Bönigen, Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bönigen at a glance

Location
Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
Population
about 2,233
Coordinates
46.6874° N, 7.8935° E
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 museums

Top places to visit near Bönigen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bönigen: 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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Things to see near Bönigen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bönigen

188 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Schynige Platte (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bönigen

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Weissenau Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bönigen

22 museums within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bönigen

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Blausee (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Oeschinen Lake · lake · Oberwallis · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Lämmerensee · lake · Oberwallis · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bannalpsee · lake · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Bortelsee · lake · Aosta Valley · ~59 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Bönigen

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Staubbach Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bönigen

7 churches within 100 km of Bönigen. The closest is Burgkirche (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bönigen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bönigen
  2. 5 km Schynige Platte · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  3. 6 km Männlichen · viewpoint, Obwalden
  4. 12 km Weissenau Castle · heritage site, Lucerne
  5. 9 km Gemmenalphorn · viewpoint, Lucerne
  6. 12 km Augstmatthorn · viewpoint, Lucerne
  7. 8 km Back to Bönigen

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    All places near Bönigen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Wetterhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Oberhofen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Tropenhaus Frutigen · park · Oberwallis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Kunstmuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Reichenbach Falls · waterfall · Nidwalden · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen · museum · Nidwalden · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Panzermuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Amsoldingen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Oeschinen Lake · lake · Oberwallis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~31 km · Must-see
    • UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · sanctuary · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Petersgrat · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Güpfi · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Schinhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Uttigen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Hochstollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Glaubenberg Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Fiescher Glacier · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Glogghüs · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Lonzahörner · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Gasterental · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Homad · viewpoint · Oberland administrative region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Breitlauihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Eggishorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~41 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bönigen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints73188Schynige Platte (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1640Weissenau Castle (6 km)
    Museums522Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Blausee (31 km)
    Waterfalls58Staubbach Falls (14 km)
    Churches07Burgkirche (53 km)
    Parks13Tropenhaus Frutigen (26 km)
    Other attractions03Bear Pit (55 km)
    Treks03Walenpfad (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (32 km)
    Caves12Pfaffenloch (45 km)

    Bönigen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bönigen?

    Schynige Platte (viewpoint, about 5 km), Weissenau Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Augstmatthorn (viewpoint, about 8 km), Gemmenalphorn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Männlichen (viewpoint, about 11 km), Burgfeldstand (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bönigen?

    Schynige Platte, about 5 km by road; Augstmatthorn (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bönigen?

    Weissenau Castle, about 6 km by road; Ruin Mülenen Castle and Letzi (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bönigen?

    Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik, about 22 km by road; Kunstmuseum Thun (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bönigen?

    Start in Bönigen, visit Schynige Platte, then Männlichen, then Weissenau Castle, then Gemmenalphorn, then Augstmatthorn, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bönigen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Bönigen

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