Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Brusio

Brusio is a town in Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 1,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Brusio Spiral Viaduct (1 km), Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (7 km) and Castello Santa Maria Tirano (8 km).

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Brusio, Lombardy
Brusio, Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brusio at a glance

Location
Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 1,152
Coordinates
46.2595° N, 10.1238° E
Places within 50 km
155 (155 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 Brusio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brusio: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brusio

196 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Sassalb (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Brusio

34 churches within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brusio

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Parco Delle Incisioni Rupestri di Grosio (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brusio

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Lagh da Val Viola (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Brusio

9 museums within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Museum Alpin (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Brusio

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Brusio. The closest is Cascate del Serio (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Brusio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brusio
  2. 7 km Santuario della Madonna di Tirano · church, Sondrio
  3. 2 km Castello Santa Maria Tirano · church, Sondrio
  4. 18 km Sassalb · viewpoint, Bernina
  5. 4 km Poschiavo-Poschiavo · viewpoint, Bernina
  6. 1 km Cappella di San Pietro · church, Bernina
  7. 11 km Back to Brusio

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brusio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints102196Sassalb (11 km)
    Churches1634Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1227Parco Delle Incisioni Rupestri di Grosio (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Lagh da Val Viola (20 km)
    Museums69Museum Alpin (38 km)
    Other attractions33Brusio Spiral Viaduct (1 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascate del Serio (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parc Ela (61 km)
    Treks11Morteratsch-Pontresina (35 km)
    Caves11Bus di Tacoi (45 km)

    Brusio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brusio?

    Brusio Spiral Viaduct (attraction, about 1 km), Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (church, about 7 km), Castello Santa Maria Tirano (church, about 8 km), Sassalb (viewpoint, about 11 km), Poschiavo-Poschiavo (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cappella di San Pietro (church, about 11 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brusio?

    Sassalb, about 11 km by road; Poschiavo-Poschiavo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brusio?

    Santuario della Madonna di Tirano, about 7 km by road; Castello Santa Maria Tirano (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brusio?

    Parco Delle Incisioni Rupestri di Grosio, about 14 km by road; Castello di Mancapane (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brusio?

    Start in Brusio, visit Santuario della Madonna di Tirano, then Castello Santa Maria Tirano, then Sassalb, then Poschiavo-Poschiavo, then Cappella di San Pietro, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brusio?

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

    Towns near Brusio

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