Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Places to visit near Erlinsbach

Erlinsbach is a town in Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, home to about 2,258 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Schlössli Aarau (4 km), Salhöhe Pass (5 km) and Wat Srinagarindravararam (6 km).

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Erlinsbach, Basel-Landschaft
Erlinsbach, Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erlinsbach at a glance

Location
Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Population
about 2,258
Coordinates
47.3975° N, 8.0080° E
Places within 50 km
154 (154 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 Erlinsbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Erlinsbach: 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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Forts & heritage near Erlinsbach

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Ruine Chienberg (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erlinsbach

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Salhöhe Pass (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Eggberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hauenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see

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Churches near Erlinsbach

46 churches within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Schlössli Aarau (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Erlinsbach

38 museums within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Stapferhaus (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erlinsbach

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Erlinsbach

11 parks within 100 km of Erlinsbach. The closest is Königsfelden (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Erlinsbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erlinsbach
  2. 4 km Schlössli Aarau · church, Bezirk Sissach
  3. 6 km Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  4. 4 km Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  5. 3 km Geissflue · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  6. 9 km Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site, Bezirk Sissach
  7. 6 km Back to Erlinsbach

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From travellers near Erlinsbach

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    All places near Erlinsbach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erlinsbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6399Ruine Chienberg (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1657Salhöhe Pass (5 km)
    Churches2846Schlössli Aarau (4 km)
    Museums1838Stapferhaus (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Boniswiler Ried (21 km)
    Parks911Königsfelden (23 km)
    Other attractions68Former St. Urban's Abbey (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Strandbad Sursee (33 km)
    Waterfalls03Todtnauer Wasserfall (62 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (6 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Werdinsel (45 km)
    Temples11Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (54 km)
    Treks01Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (69 km)

    Erlinsbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erlinsbach?

    Schlössli Aarau (church, about 4 km), Salhöhe Pass (viewpoint, about 5 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Benkerjoch Pass (viewpoint, about 6 km), Geissflue (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ruine Chienberg (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 18 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erlinsbach?

    Ruine Chienberg, about 10 km by road; Frohburg Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erlinsbach?

    Salhöhe Pass, about 5 km by road; Benkerjoch Pass (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Erlinsbach?

    Schlössli Aarau, about 4 km by road; Säckingen Abbey (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erlinsbach?

    Start in Erlinsbach, visit Schlössli Aarau, then Benkerjoch Pass, then Salhöhe Pass, then Geissflue, then Wat Srinagarindravararam, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erlinsbach?

    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 Erlinsbach

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