Zug district, Zug, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bubikon

Bubikon is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland, home to about 2,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Ritterhaus Bubikon (1 km), Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (4 km) and Liebfrauenkapelle (5 km).

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Bubikon, Zug
Bubikon, Zug district, Zug, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bubikon at a glance

Location
Zug district, Zug, Switzerland
Population
about 2,052
Coordinates
47.2670° N, 8.8179° E
Places within 50 km
112 (112 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 Bubikon

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Forts & heritage near Bubikon

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Rapperswil Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bubikon

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Tweralpspitz (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bubikon

43 churches within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Liebfrauenkapelle (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bubikon

28 museums within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Ritterhaus Bubikon (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bubikon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Frauenwinkel (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bubikon

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bubikon. The closest is Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bubikon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bubikon
  2. 1 km Ritterhaus Bubikon · museum, Glarus
  3. 3 km Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple · temple, Glarus
  4. 9 km Knie's Kinderzoo · park, Glarus
  5. 1 km Rapperswil Castle · heritage site, Zug
  6. 1 km Liebfrauenkapelle · church, Zug
  7. 5 km Back to Bubikon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bubikon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1989Rapperswil Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3173Tweralpspitz (20 km)
    Churches1943Liebfrauenkapelle (5 km)
    Museums1328Ritterhaus Bubikon (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Frauenwinkel (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (9 km)
    Parks812Knie's Kinderzoo (6 km)
    Other attractions47Chinagarten Zürich (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ufenau (8 km)
    Treks13Kerenzerberg Römerweg (36 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (4 km)
    Buddhist sites02Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (26 km)
    Waterfalls01Rhine Falls (60 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (67 km)

    Bubikon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bubikon?

    Ritterhaus Bubikon (museum, about 1 km), Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (temple, about 4 km), Liebfrauenkapelle (church, about 5 km), Rapperswil Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Knie's Kinderzoo (park, about 6 km), Heilig Hüsli (church, about 6 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 13 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bubikon?

    Rapperswil Castle, about 6 km by road; Alt-Rapperswil (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bubikon?

    Tweralpspitz, about 20 km by road; Höhronen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bubikon?

    Liebfrauenkapelle, about 5 km by road; Heilig Hüsli (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bubikon?

    Start in Bubikon, visit Ritterhaus Bubikon, then Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple, then Knie's Kinderzoo, then Rapperswil Castle, then Liebfrauenkapelle, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bubikon?

    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 Bubikon

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