Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Faido

Faido is a town in Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 1,512 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Poncione Pro Do Rodùc (10 km), Lukmanier Pass (14 km) and Pizzo di Froda (19 km).

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Faido, Ticino
Faido, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faido at a glance

Location
Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 1,512
Coordinates
46.4770° N, 8.8012° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Faido

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faido: 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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Things to see near Faido, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Faido

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Poncione Pro Do Rodùc (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Faido

50 churches within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Faido

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Castello Dei Marcacci (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Faido

8 museums within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Museo Castello San Materno (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Faido

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Lago di Cama (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faido

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faido. The closest is Bolle di Magadino (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Faido

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faido
  2. 10 km Poncione Pro Do Rodùc · viewpoint, Korporation Ursern
  3. 8 km Pizzo di Froda · viewpoint, Korporation Ursern
  4. 12 km Lukmanier Pass · viewpoint, Korporation Ursern
  5. 16 km Greina · viewpoint, Uri
  6. 18 km Ghiacciaio di Bresciana · viewpoint, Distretto di Blenio
  7. 23 km Back to Faido

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From travellers near Faido

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How to reach Faido

    All places near Faido by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faido by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63149Poncione Pro Do Rodùc (10 km)
    Churches1150Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (40 km)
    Forts & heritage643Castello Dei Marcacci (25 km)
    Museums18Museo Castello San Materno (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lago di Cama (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Bolle di Magadino (44 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascata da Sgióf (29 km)
    Other attractions12Disentis Abbey (32 km)
    Treks02Colonè - San Lucio (61 km)
    Parks02Villa Favorita (68 km)
    Caves01Kulthöhle Zillis (65 km)
    Beaches & coast01La Punta (71 km)

    Faido: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faido?

    Poncione Pro Do Rodùc (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lukmanier Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pizzo di Froda (viewpoint, about 19 km), Ghiacciaio di Bresciana (viewpoint, about 23 km), Greina (viewpoint, about 24 km), Piz Badus (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faido?

    Poncione Pro Do Rodùc, about 10 km by road; Lukmanier Pass (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Faido?

    Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, about 40 km by road; Cappella di Santa Maria della Natività (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faido?

    Castello Dei Marcacci, about 25 km by road; Burg Hospental (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faido?

    Start in Faido, visit Poncione Pro Do Rodùc, then Pizzo di Froda, then Lukmanier Pass, then Greina, then Ghiacciaio di Bresciana, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faido?

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

    Towns near Faido

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