Zug district, Zug, Switzerland

Places to visit near Freienbach

Freienbach is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland, home to about 14,302 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Kirche St. Meinrad (2 km), Ufenau (3 km) and Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (3 km).

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Freienbach, Zug
Freienbach, Zug district, Zug, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Freienbach at a glance

Location
Zug district, Zug, Switzerland
Population
about 14,302
Coordinates
47.2053° N, 8.7584° E
Places within 50 km
126 (126 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 Freienbach

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Freienbach

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Höhronen (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Freienbach

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Rapperswil Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Freienbach

35 churches within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Kirche St. Meinrad (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Freienbach

29 museums within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Enea Tree Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Freienbach

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Freienbach

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Freienbach. The closest is Frauenwinkel (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Freienbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Freienbach
  2. 2 km Kirche St. Meinrad · church, Höfe
  3. 2 km Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon · lake, Zug
  4. 1 km Frauenwinkel · nature spot, Zug
  5. 3 km Heilig Hüsli · church, Zug
  6. 3 km Ufenau · river spot, Zug
  7. 3 km Back to Freienbach

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From travellers near Freienbach

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Freienbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3687Höhronen (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2185Rapperswil Castle (6 km)
    Churches2135Kirche St. Meinrad (2 km)
    Museums1729Enea Tree Museum (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Frauenwinkel (3 km)
    Parks811Knie's Kinderzoo (7 km)
    Other attractions57Chinagarten Zürich (28 km)
    Treks15Kerenzerberg Römerweg (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Ufenau (3 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (14 km)
    Buddhist sites02Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (27 km)
    Waterfalls01Rhine Falls (67 km)
    Caves01Drachenloch (73 km)

    Freienbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Freienbach?

    Kirche St. Meinrad (church, about 2 km), Ufenau (river spot, about 3 km), Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (lake, about 3 km), Frauenwinkel (nature spot, about 3 km), Heilig Hüsli (church, about 6 km), Liebfrauenkapelle (church, about 6 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 17 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Freienbach?

    Höhronen, about 10 km by road; Gottschalkenberg - Bellevue (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Freienbach?

    Rapperswil Castle, about 6 km by road; Alt Wädenswil Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Freienbach?

    Kirche St. Meinrad, about 2 km by road; Heilig Hüsli (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Freienbach?

    Start in Freienbach, visit Kirche St. Meinrad, then Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon, then Frauenwinkel, then Heilig Hüsli, then Ufenau, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Freienbach?

    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 Freienbach

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