Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland

Places to visit near Gersau

Gersau is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland, home to about 1,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Niederbauen-Chulm (7 km), Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (8 km) and Schwalmis (11 km).

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Gersau, Nidwalden
Gersau, Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gersau at a glance

Location
Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland
Population
about 1,983
Coordinates
46.9942° N, 8.5250° E
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 Gersau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gersau: 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 Gersau, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gersau

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

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Forts & heritage near Gersau

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gersau. The closest is Neu-Habsburg Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gersau

25 churches within 100 km of Gersau. The closest is Tell's Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gersau

25 museums within 100 km of Gersau. The closest is Swiss Museum of Transport (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gersau

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

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Parks near Gersau

10 parks within 100 km of Gersau. The closest is Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gersau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gersau
  2. 8 km Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park, Zug
  3. 17 km Tell's Chapel · church, Nidwalden
  4. 6 km Niederbauen-Chulm · viewpoint, Zug
  5. 7 km Schwalmis · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  6. 4 km Musenalp - Bärenfallen · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  7. 12 km Back to Gersau

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gersau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints56140Niederbauen-Chulm (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1553Neu-Habsburg Castle (16 km)
    Churches1125Tell's Chapel (12 km)
    Museums1125Swiss Museum of Transport (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Bannalpsee (20 km)
    Parks410Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Frauenwinkel (39 km)
    Other attractions47Kapellbrücke (22 km)
    Waterfalls05Reichenbach Falls (51 km)
    Treks12Walenpfad (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ufenau (39 km)
    Temples12Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (43 km)
    Buddhist sites02Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (50 km)
    Caves01Drachenloch (85 km)

    Gersau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gersau?

    Niederbauen-Chulm (viewpoint, about 7 km), Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (park, about 8 km), Schwalmis (viewpoint, about 11 km), Musenalp - Bärenfallen (viewpoint, about 12 km), Tell's Chapel (church, about 12 km), Furggelen (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 11 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gersau?

    Niederbauen-Chulm, about 7 km by road; Schwalmis (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gersau?

    Neu-Habsburg Castle, about 16 km by road; Rudenz Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gersau?

    Tell's Chapel, about 12 km by road; Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gersau?

    Start in Gersau, visit Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau, then Tell's Chapel, then Niederbauen-Chulm, then Schwalmis, then Musenalp - Bärenfallen, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gersau?

    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 Gersau

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