Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
Places to visit near Eich
Eich is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland, home to about 1,627 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums and 13 churches. The must-see places are Strandbad Sursee (5 km), Reformierte Kirche (17 km) and Ägelmoos (18 km).

Eich at a glance
- Location
- Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Population
- about 1,627
- Coordinates
- 47.1512° N, 8.1669° E
- Places within 50 km
- 117 (117 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 museums and churches
Top places to visit near Eich
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eich: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Strandbad SurseeLakes & Dams · LucerneMust-see
- Reformierte KircheChurches · Bezirk KulmMust-see
- ÄgelmoosForts · Bezirk KulmMust-see
- AlpineumMuseums · ZugMust-see
- KapellbrückeOther · LucerneMust-see
- Stiftung RosengartMuseums · ZugMust-see
- Swiss Museum of TransportMuseums · ZugMust-see
- Richard-Wagner-MuseumMuseums · ZugMust-see
- RenggHills · Amtei Olten-GösgenMust-see
- Boniswiler RiedWildlife · Bezirk LenzburgMust-see
- Muri AbbeyOther · ZugMust-see
- Burg HünenbergForts · ZugMust-see
More places near Eich
- Klimsenkapelle · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~25 km · Must-see
- Neu-Habsburg Castle · fort · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
- Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~26 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hilfikon · fort · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~26 km · Must-see
- Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz · church · Zug · ~27 km · Must-see
- Villette Park · park · Zug · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schloss Sankt Andreas · fort · Zug · ~29 km · Must-see
- Schloss Buonas · fort · Zug · ~29 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~29 km · Must-see
- Grünenberg Castle Ruin · fort · Amtei Thal-Gäu · ~29 km · Must-see
- Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
- Schloss Lenzburg · fort · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~33 km · Must-see
Things to see near Eich, by type
Forts & heritage near Eich
93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Ägelmoos (18 km). Best time: october to february.
- Ägelmoos · fort · Bezirk Kulm · ~18 km · Must-see
- Burg Hünenberg · fort · Zug · ~24 km · Must-see
- Neu-Habsburg Castle · fort · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hilfikon · fort · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~26 km · Must-see
- Schloss Sankt Andreas · fort · Zug · ~29 km · Must-see
- Schloss Buonas · fort · Zug · ~29 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Eich
78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Rengg (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Rengg · viewpoint · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~22 km · Must-see
- Klimsenkapelle · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~25 km · Must-see
- Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~26 km · Must-see
- Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
- Rigi · viewpoint · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~35 km · Must-see
Museums near Eich
42 museums within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Alpineum (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Alpineum · museum · Zug · ~19 km · Must-see
- Stiftung Rosengart · museum · Zug · ~19 km · Must-see
- Swiss Museum of Transport · museum · Zug · ~21 km · Must-see
- Richard-Wagner-Museum · museum · Zug · ~22 km · Must-see
- Zytturm · museum · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus Zug · museum · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
Churches near Eich
31 churches within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Reformierte Kirche (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Kulm · ~17 km · Must-see
- Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz · church · Zug · ~27 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~29 km · Must-see
- Johanneskirche Arni · church · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~33 km · Must-see
- St. Martin · church · Zug · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Verena · church · Zug · ~34 km · Must-see
Parks near Eich
12 parks within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Villette Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Villette Park · park · Zug · ~28 km · Must-see
- Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park · Zug · ~39 km · Must-see
- Rieterpark · park · District Zurich · ~45 km · Must-see
- Belvoirpark · park · District Zurich · ~45 km · Must-see
- Königsfelden · park · Bezirk Brugg · ~46 km · Must-see
- Platzpromenade · park · District Zurich · ~47 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eich
9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eich. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Boniswiler Ried · sanctuary · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~23 km · Must-see
- UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · sanctuary · Lucerne · ~37 km · Must-see
- Volière · sanctuary · District Zurich · ~46 km · Must-see
- Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich · sanctuary · Zug · ~47 km · Must-see
- Aargau Jura Park · sanctuary · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Frauenwinkel · sanctuary · Zug · ~60 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Eich
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.
- Start in Eich
- 5 km Strandbad Sursee · lake, Lucerne
- 15 km Reformierte Kirche · church, Bezirk Kulm
- 1 km Ägelmoos · heritage site, Bezirk Kulm
- 32 km Alpineum · museum, Zug
- 1 km Stiftung Rosengart · museum, Zug
- 19 km Back to Eich
Plan a longer trip from Eich — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Eich
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How to reach Eich
All places near Eich by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Former St. Urban's Abbey · attraction · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~33 km · Must-see
- Rigi · viewpoint · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Zytturm · museum · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Burg Zug · fort · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus Zug · museum · Zug · ~33 km · Must-see
- Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~33 km · Must-see
- Stapferhaus · museum · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~33 km · Must-see
- Johanneskirche Arni · church · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~33 km · Must-see
- St. Martin · church · Zug · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Verena · church · Zug · ~34 km · Must-see
- Aarburg Castle · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~34 km · Must-see
- Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~35 km · Must-see
- Stanserhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hochwacht · viewpoint · Zug · ~35 km · Must-see
- Schlössli Aarau · church · Bezirk Sissach · ~36 km · Must-see
- Glaubenberg Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
- Wildenburg · fort · Zug · ~37 km · Must-see
- Ruine Chienberg · fort · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~37 km · Must-see
- UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · sanctuary · Lucerne · ~37 km · Must-see
- Schloss Wildegg · fort · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~37 km · Must-see
- Albis Pass · viewpoint · Zug · ~38 km · Must-see
- Schloss Brunegg · fort · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bronzezeitliche Höhensiedlung Chestenberg · fort · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ruine Kindhausen · fort · Bezirk Baden · ~38 km · Must-see
- Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park · Zug · ~39 km · Must-see
- Kloster Maria-Rickenbach · church · Nidwalden · ~40 km · Must-see
- Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~40 km · Must-see
- Museum Bruder Klaus · museum · Nidwalden · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple · temple · Bezirk Horgen · ~40 km · Must-see
- Aarwangen Castle · fort · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~40 km · Must-see
- Frohburg Castle · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~41 km · Must-see
- Musenalp - Bärenfallen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~41 km · Must-see
- Fernsehturm Uetliberg · attraction · District Zurich · ~41 km · Must-see
- Manegg Castle · fort · Zug · ~41 km · Must-see
- Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~42 km · Must-see
- Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~42 km · Must-see
- Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~42 km · Must-see
- Wilersee · lake · Zug · ~43 km · Must-see
- Ehemalige Paritätische Kirche St. Leodegar · church · Bezirk Baden · ~44 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Ruine Freudenau · fort · Bezirk Baden · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ruine Alt Homberg · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~51 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche Remigen · church · Bezirk Brugg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tell's Chapel · church · Nidwalden · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ruine Besserstein · fort · Bezirk Brugg · ~52 km · Must-see
- Furggelen · viewpoint · Zug · ~52 km · Must-see
- Grosser Mythen · viewpoint · Zug · ~52 km · Must-see
- Burgdorf Castle · museum · District de Delémont · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Franz Gertsch Museum · museum · District de Delémont · ~53 km · Must-see
- Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~53 km · Must-see
- Hochstollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mammutmuseum Niederweningen · museum · Schaffhausen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wissigstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Aargau Jura Park · sanctuary · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Glogghüs · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rophaien · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ruine Farnsburg · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~55 km · Must-see
- Jochpass - Graustock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bischofstein Castle · fort · Basel-City · ~55 km · Must-see
- Wissberg · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rot Nollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rudenz Castle · fort · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Flieger-Flab-Museum · museum · Bezirk Uster · ~56 km · Must-see
- Seedorf Castle · fort · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Burg Seedorf · fort · Uri · ~56 km · Must-see
- Greifensee · lake · Zug · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wildenstein Castle · fort · Basel-City · ~56 km · Must-see
- Jochstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
- Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~57 km · Must-see
- Rotstöckli · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
- Titlis Glacier · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
- Laufenburg Ruin · fort · Basel-Landschaft · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kirche St. Meinrad · church · Höfe · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 29 | 93 | Ägelmoos (18 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 28 | 78 | Rengg (22 km) |
| Museums | 17 | 42 | Alpineum (19 km) |
| Churches | 13 | 31 | Reformierte Kirche (17 km) |
| Parks | 9 | 12 | Villette Park (28 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 9 | Boniswiler Ried (23 km) |
| Other attractions | 6 | 8 | Kapellbrücke (19 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 5 | 7 | Strandbad Sursee (5 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 3 | Tschamberhöhle (69 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | 2 | Wat Srinagarindravararam (33 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 2 | Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (40 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 2 | Werdinsel (46 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Mahmood Mosque (48 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Walenpfad (48 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Reichenbach Falls (61 km) |
Eich: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Eich?
Strandbad Sursee (lake, about 5 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 17 km), Ägelmoos (heritage site, about 18 km), Alpineum (museum, about 19 km), Kapellbrücke (attraction, about 19 km), Stiftung Rosengart (museum, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eich?
117 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 13 churches, 9 parks.
Which is the nearest fort to Eich?
Ägelmoos, about 18 km by road; Burg Hünenberg (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eich?
Rengg, about 22 km by road; Klimsenkapelle (25 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Eich?
Alpineum, about 19 km by road; Stiftung Rosengart (19 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Eich?
Start in Eich, visit Strandbad Sursee, then Reformierte Kirche, then Ägelmoos, then Alpineum, then Stiftung Rosengart, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Eich?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eich’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eich on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.