Wahlkreis Werdenberg district, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Places to visit near Flums

Flums is a town in Wahlkreis Werdenberg district, St. Gallen, Switzerland, home to about 4,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Alvier (7 km), Höchst (7 km) and Gross Fulfirst (7 km).

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Flums, St. Gallen
Flums, Wahlkreis Werdenberg district, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flums at a glance

Location
Wahlkreis Werdenberg district, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Population
about 4,848
Coordinates
47.0906° N, 9.3430° E
Places within 50 km
187 (187 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 Flums

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

140 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Alvier (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Alvier · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Höchst · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gross Fulfirst · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gauschla · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gonzen · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hinderrugg · viewpoint · Glarus · ~9 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Flums

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Paxmal (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Flums

54 churches within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Marienkapelle (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Flums

18 museums within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Artilleriewerk Magletsch (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flums

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Talalpsee (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Flums

5 treks within 100 km of Flums. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Flums

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flums
  2. 7 km Höchst · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  3. 5 km Gross Fulfirst · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Werdenberg
  4. 3 km Alvier · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Werdenberg
  5. 1 km Gauschla · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Werdenberg
  6. 5 km Gonzen · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Werdenberg
  7. 9 km Back to Flums

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From travellers near Flums

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How to reach Flums

    All places near Flums by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flums by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints84140Alvier (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4157Paxmal (10 km)
    Churches3354Marienkapelle (11 km)
    Museums1018Artilleriewerk Magletsch (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Talalpsee (20 km)
    Treks55Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Lochsite (27 km)
    Buddhist sites12Letzehof (30 km)
    Parks12Schwimmbad Felsenau (31 km)
    Caves11Drachenloch (24 km)
    Other attractions11Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold (48 km)
    Temples01Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ufenau (56 km)

    Flums: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flums?

    Alvier (viewpoint, about 7 km), Höchst (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gross Fulfirst (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gauschla (viewpoint, about 8 km), Gonzen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hinderrugg (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 10 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Flums?

    Alvier, about 7 km by road; Höchst (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Flums?

    Paxmal, about 10 km by road; Schloss Sargans (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Flums?

    Marienkapelle, about 11 km by road; Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Buchs (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flums?

    Start in Flums, visit Höchst, then Gross Fulfirst, then Alvier, then Gauschla, then Gonzen, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flums?

    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 Flums

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