Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland

Places to visit near Grenchen

Grenchen is a town in Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland, home to about 15,927 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (13 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km) and Kosciuszko-Museum (13 km).

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Grenchen, Solothurn
Grenchen, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grenchen at a glance

Location
Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt district, Solothurn, Switzerland
Population
about 15,927
Coordinates
47.1921° N, 7.3959° E
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Grenchen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grenchen: 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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Forts & heritage near Grenchen

116 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grenchen

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Weissenstein Pass (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Grenchen

46 churches within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Burg Biel (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Grenchen

43 museums within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grenchen

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Altrhein Wyhlen (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Grenchen

5 caves within 100 km of Grenchen. The closest is Pfaffenloch (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grenchen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grenchen
  2. 14 km Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Laufen
  3. 3 km Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  4. 3 km Blumenstein Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  5. 1 km Kosciuszko-Museum · museum, Bezirk Laufen
  6. 10 km Schlösschen Buchegg · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  7. 13 km Back to Grenchen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grenchen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34116Schlösschen Buchegg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1057Weissenstein Pass (14 km)
    Churches446Burg Biel (16 km)
    Museums1343Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Altrhein Wyhlen (57 km)
    Other attractions47La Traction (34 km)
    Caves15Pfaffenloch (49 km)
    Parks14BärenPark Bern (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Strandbad Sursee (69 km)
    Treks02Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (74 km)

    Grenchen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grenchen?

    Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (museum, about 13 km), Schlösschen Buchegg (heritage site, about 13 km), Kosciuszko-Museum (museum, about 13 km), Blumenstein Museum (museum, about 14 km), Weissenstein Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), Burg Biel (church, about 16 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 13 museums, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grenchen?

    Schlösschen Buchegg, about 13 km by road; Balm Ruins (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grenchen?

    Weissenstein Pass, about 14 km by road; Schelten Pass (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grenchen?

    Burg Biel, about 16 km by road; Église Saint-Bernard-de-Menthon (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grenchen?

    Start in Grenchen, visit Weissenstein Pass, then Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site), then Blumenstein Museum, then Kosciuszko-Museum, then Schlösschen Buchegg, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grenchen?

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

    Towns near Grenchen

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