District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ebmatingen

Ebmatingen is a town in District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 2,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Greifensee (4 km), Mahmood Mosque (6 km) and Flieger-Flab-Museum (7 km).

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Ebmatingen at a glance

Location
District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 2,278
Coordinates
47.3499° N, 8.6401° E
Places within 50 km
135 (135 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 Ebmatingen

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Forts & heritage near Ebmatingen

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Manegg Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ebmatingen

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Albis Pass (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ebmatingen

42 churches within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Zürich Zoo (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ebmatingen

26 museums within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Flieger-Flab-Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ebmatingen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ebmatingen

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ebmatingen. The closest is Greifensee (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ebmatingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ebmatingen
  2. 4 km Greifensee · lake, Zug
  3. 8 km Flieger-Flab-Museum · museum, Bezirk Uster
  4. 6 km Zürich Zoo · church, Bezirk Frauenfeld
  5. 4 km Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich · garden, Zug
  6. 1 km Mahmood Mosque · mosque, Zug
  7. 6 km Back to Ebmatingen

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From travellers near Ebmatingen

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How to reach Ebmatingen

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    Within 15 km of Ebmatingen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ebmatingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47100Manegg Castle (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1562Albis Pass (15 km)
    Churches1942Zürich Zoo (8 km)
    Museums2026Flieger-Flab-Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Greifensee (4 km)
    Parks1012Belvoirpark (10 km)
    Other attractions47Chinagarten Zürich (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Werdinsel (16 km)
    Buddhist sites23Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (34 km)
    Treks03Kerenzerberg Römerweg (57 km)
    Temples22Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (6 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (46 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (55 km)

    Ebmatingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ebmatingen?

    Greifensee (lake, about 4 km), Mahmood Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Flieger-Flab-Museum (museum, about 7 km), Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (garden, about 8 km), Zürich Zoo (church, about 8 km), Chinagarten Zürich (attraction, about 8 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 20 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ebmatingen?

    Manegg Castle, about 12 km by road; Kyburg Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ebmatingen?

    Albis Pass, about 15 km by road; Höhronen (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ebmatingen?

    Zürich Zoo, about 8 km by road; Predigerkirche (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ebmatingen?

    Start in Ebmatingen, visit Greifensee, then Flieger-Flab-Museum, then Zürich Zoo, then Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich, then Mahmood Mosque, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ebmatingen?

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

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