Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland

Places to visit near Entlebuch

Entlebuch is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland, home to about 3,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 4 churches. The must-see places are Rengg (3 km), Farneren (9 km) and Stäfeliflue (10 km).

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Entlebuch, Lucerne
Entlebuch, Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Entlebuch at a glance

Location
Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
Population
about 3,293
Coordinates
46.9956° N, 8.0635° E
Places within 50 km
85 (85 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Entlebuch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Entlebuch: 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 Entlebuch

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Rengg (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rengg · viewpoint · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Glaubenberg Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Entlebuch

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Neu-Habsburg Castle (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Entlebuch

33 museums within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Stiftung Rosengart (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Entlebuch

24 churches within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Entlebuch

12 parks within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Villette Park (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Entlebuch

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Entlebuch. The closest is Lake Sarnen (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Entlebuch

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 Entlebuch
  2. 9 km Farneren · viewpoint, Lucerne
  3. 5 km UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · nature spot, Lucerne
  4. 5 km Schafmatt · viewpoint, Lucerne
  5. 12 km Stäfeliflue · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  6. 9 km Rengg · viewpoint, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  7. 3 km Back to Entlebuch

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How to reach Entlebuch

    All places near Entlebuch by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Entlebuch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42109Rengg (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1778Neu-Habsburg Castle (30 km)
    Museums1033Stiftung Rosengart (24 km)
    Churches424Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (36 km)
    Parks212Villette Park (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Lake Sarnen (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (13 km)
    Other attractions37Kapellbrücke (24 km)
    Waterfalls14Reichenbach Falls (41 km)
    Buddhist sites02Wat Srinagarindravararam (51 km)
    Temples02Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Werdinsel (69 km)
    Treks11Walenpfad (39 km)
    Caves01Pfaffenloch (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (70 km)

    Entlebuch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Entlebuch?

    Rengg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Farneren (viewpoint, about 9 km), Stäfeliflue (viewpoint, about 10 km), Schafmatt (viewpoint, about 12 km), UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (nature spot, about 13 km), Glaubenberg Pass (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 4 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Entlebuch?

    Rengg, about 3 km by road; Farneren (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Entlebuch?

    Neu-Habsburg Castle, about 30 km by road; Trachselwald Castle (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Entlebuch?

    Stiftung Rosengart, about 24 km by road; Museum Bruder Klaus (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Entlebuch?

    Start in Entlebuch, visit Farneren, then UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, then Schafmatt, then Stäfeliflue, then Rengg, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Entlebuch?

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

    Towns near Entlebuch

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