Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ettingen

Ettingen is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland, home to about 4,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Château du Landskron (5 km), Pfeffingen Castle (6 km) and House of Albert Hofmann (6 km).

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Ettingen, Basel-City
Ettingen, Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ettingen at a glance

Location
Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland
Population
about 4,980
Coordinates
47.4823° N, 7.5465° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 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 Ettingen

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

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ettingen. The closest is Château du Landskron (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ettingen

63 churches within 100 km of Ettingen. The closest is Leonhardskirche (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ettingen

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

  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schelten Pass · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tüllinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Läufelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Glaserberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~25 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ettingen

33 museums within 100 km of Ettingen. The closest is Frog Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ettingen

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ettingen. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ettingen

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ettingen. The closest is Lac de Michelbach (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de Michelbach · lake · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Albstausee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Strandbad Sursee · lake · Lucerne · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Lac du Ballon · lake · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Mathisleweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Lac du Malsaucy · lake · Territoire-de-Belfort · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ettingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ettingen
  2. 5 km Château du Landskron · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 11 km Pfeffingen Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  4. 2 km Angenstein Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  5. 3 km Dorneck Castle · heritage site, Basel-City
  6. 2 km Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins · heritage site, Basel-City
  7. 8 km Back to Ettingen

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From travellers near Ettingen

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How to reach Ettingen

    All places near Ettingen by distance

    Within 15 km of Ettingen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ettingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage61112Château du Landskron (5 km)
    Churches3463Leonhardskirche (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2153Passwanghöhe (20 km)
    Museums2033Frog Museum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Altrhein Wyhlen (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lac de Michelbach (55 km)
    Other attractions35House of Albert Hofmann (6 km)
    Parks25Pruntrutermatte (9 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (30 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (45 km)
    Waterfalls02Todtnauer Wasserfall (62 km)
    Treks01Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (71 km)

    Ettingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ettingen?

    Château du Landskron (heritage site, about 5 km), Pfeffingen Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), House of Albert Hofmann (attraction, about 6 km), Angenstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Dorneck Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ettingen?

    Château du Landskron, about 5 km by road; Pfeffingen Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ettingen?

    Leonhardskirche, about 11 km by road; Basel Münster (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ettingen?

    Passwanghöhe, about 20 km by road; Schelten Pass (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ettingen?

    Start in Ettingen, visit Château du Landskron, then Pfeffingen Castle, then Angenstein Castle, then Dorneck Castle, then Hermitage With Birseck Castle Ruins, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ettingen?

    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 Ettingen

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