Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Breíl

Breíl is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 1,344 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jörgenberg Castle (8 km), Hinter Schiben (11 km) and Grüneck Castle (13 km).

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Breíl, Glarus
Breíl, Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Breíl at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 1,344
Coordinates
46.7699° N, 9.0604° E
Places within 50 km
114 (114 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 churches

Top places to visit near Breíl

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Breíl: 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 Breíl, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Breíl

179 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Hinter Schiben (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Breíl

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Jörgenberg Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Breíl

31 churches within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Reformierte Kirche (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Breíl

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Oberblegisee (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Oberblegisee · lake · Glarus · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Bannalpsee · lake · Nidwalden · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~64 km · Must-see

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Museums near Breíl

9 museums within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Kunsthaus (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Breíl

6 treks within 100 km of Breíl. The closest is Kerenzerberg Römerweg (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Breíl

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 Breíl
  2. 13 km Grüneck Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  3. 5 km Jörgenberg Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  4. 17 km Hinter Schiben · viewpoint, Glarus
  5. 5 km Piz Urlaun · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 16 km Piz Nadéls · viewpoint, Glarus
  7. 13 km Back to Breíl

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From travellers near Breíl

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How to reach Breíl

    All places near Breíl by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Grosser Mythen · viewpoint · Zug · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Chli Aubrig · viewpoint · Glarus · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Planggenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Piz Cartas · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Pizzo del Ramulazz · viewpoint · Distretto di Blenio · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hospental · fort · Korporation Ursern · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lenzerhorn · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Piz de Trescolmen · viewpoint · Distretto di Blenio · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Bernegg · fort · Plessur · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Pfäfers · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Piz Martegnas · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Freudenberg · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Sargans · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Wartenstein · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Piz di Strega · viewpoint · Distretto di Blenio · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Wissigstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Niederbauen-Chulm · viewpoint · Zug · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Belfort Ruins · fort · Albula/Alvra · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Gonzen · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Riom · fort · Albula/Alvra · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Marienkapelle · church · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Aroser Weisshorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Paxmal · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Wissberg · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Gotthard Pass · viewpoint · Korporation Ursern · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Älpliseehorn · viewpoint · Plessur · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Selun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hochwang · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Mesocco Castle · fort · Ticino · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Müeterlishorn · viewpoint · Korporation Ursern · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Brisi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn · trek · Oberland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Bothmar Castle · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Guggernellgrat · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Pizzo Quadro · viewpoint · Sondrio · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Gauschla · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Schwalmis · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Schibenstoll · viewpoint · Glarus · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Piz Arlos · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~58 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Breíl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65179Hinter Schiben (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2451Jörgenberg Castle (8 km)
    Churches1331Reformierte Kirche (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Oberblegisee (30 km)
    Museums39Kunsthaus (37 km)
    Treks16Kerenzerberg Römerweg (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Lochsite (32 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (40 km)
    Parks02Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (62 km)
    Other attractions11Disentis Abbey (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ufenau (68 km)
    Temples01Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (74 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascata da Sgióf (75 km)

    Breíl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Breíl?

    Jörgenberg Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Hinter Schiben (viewpoint, about 11 km), Grüneck Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Piz Nadéls (viewpoint, about 13 km), Piz Urlaun (viewpoint, about 13 km), Val Lumnezia (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Breíl?

    Hinter Schiben, about 11 km by road; Piz Nadéls (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Breíl?

    Jörgenberg Castle, about 8 km by road; Grüneck Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Breíl?

    Reformierte Kirche, about 24 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Breíl?

    Start in Breíl, visit Grüneck Castle, then Jörgenberg Castle, then Hinter Schiben, then Piz Urlaun, then Piz Nadéls, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Breíl?

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

    Towns near Breíl

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