Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Flims

Flims is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 2,536 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Canaschal Castle (8 km), Grüneck Castle (12 km) and Kunkels Pass (12 km).

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Flims, Glarus
Flims, Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flims at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 2,536
Coordinates
46.8370° N, 9.2846° E
Places within 50 km
153 (153 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 Flims

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Flims

178 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Kunkels Pass (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kunkels Pass · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Chilchlichopf · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Glarner Vorab · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Fanenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Zanaihorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Risetenhoren · viewpoint · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Flims

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Canaschal Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Flims

34 churches within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Flims

9 museums within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Drachenlochmuseum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flims

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Oberblegisee (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Oberblegisee · lake · Glarus · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~54 km · Must-see

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Treks near Flims

5 treks within 100 km of Flims. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Flims

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flims
  2. 8 km Canaschal Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  3. 6 km Kunkels Pass · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  4. 11 km Chilchlichopf · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  5. 20 km Glarner Vorab · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 15 km Grüneck Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  7. 12 km Back to Flims

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From travellers near Flims

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How to reach Flims

    All places near Flims by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flims by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints83178Kunkels Pass (12 km)
    Forts & heritage3555Canaschal Castle (8 km)
    Churches1734Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (19 km)
    Museums69Drachenlochmuseum (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Oberblegisee (33 km)
    Treks35Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Lochsite (29 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (17 km)
    Other attractions11Disentis Abbey (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Letzehof (62 km)
    Parks01Schwimmbad Felsenau (62 km)

    Flims: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flims?

    Canaschal Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Grüneck Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Kunkels Pass (viewpoint, about 12 km), Chilchlichopf (viewpoint, about 14 km), Glarner Vorab (viewpoint, about 14 km), Jörgenberg Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 6 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Flims?

    Kunkels Pass, about 12 km by road; Chilchlichopf (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Flims?

    Canaschal Castle, about 8 km by road; Grüneck Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Flims?

    Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena, about 19 km by road; Steinkirche (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flims?

    Start in Flims, visit Canaschal Castle, then Kunkels Pass, then Chilchlichopf, then Glarner Vorab, then Grüneck Castle, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flims?

    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 Flims

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