Vorarlberg district, Vorarlberg, Austria
Places to visit near Grins
Grins is a town in Vorarlberg district, Vorarlberg, Austria, home to about 1,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 252 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wiesberg Castle (4 km), Parseierspitze (6 km) and Seekogel (10 km).

Grins at a glance
- Location
- Vorarlberg district, Vorarlberg, Austria
- Population
- about 1,398
- Coordinates
- 47.1403° N, 10.5141° E
- Places within 50 km
- 290 (290 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
Top places to visit near Grins
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grins: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Wiesberg CastleForts · VorarlbergMust-see
- ParseierspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- SeekogelHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- Burg BideneckForts · VorarlbergMust-see
- FurglerHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- FallenbacherspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- VorderseespitzeHills · Bezirk BludenzMust-see
- DremelspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- Laudegg CastleForts · VorarlbergMust-see
- FeuerspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- WetterspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- Hohe AifnerspitzeHills · Bezirk LandeckMust-see
More places near Grins
- Paznaun · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~21 km · Must-see
- Imster Muttekopf · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Grübelekopf · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kaunertal · viewpoint · Bezirk Landeck · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hahntennjoch · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~24 km · Must-see
- Vesulspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kapuzinerkirche · church · Bezirk Imst · ~25 km · Must-see
- Schalwand · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~26 km · Must-see
- Arzler Pitzeklamm · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~26 km · Must-see
- Saumspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hochzeiger · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~27 km · Must-see
- Noppenspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~27 km · Must-see
Things to see near Grins, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Grins
252 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Parseierspitze (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Parseierspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~6 km · Must-see
- Seekogel · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~10 km · Must-see
- Furgler · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~14 km · Must-see
- Fallenbacherspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~14 km · Must-see
- Vorderseespitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~15 km · Must-see
- Dremelspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~15 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Grins
13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Wiesberg Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.
- Wiesberg Castle · fort · Vorarlberg · ~4 km · Must-see
- Burg Bideneck · fort · Vorarlberg · ~12 km · Must-see
- Laudegg Castle · fort · Vorarlberg · ~16 km · Must-see
- Schloss Starkenberg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~28 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Altstarkenberg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~29 km · Must-see
- Altfinstermünz · fort · Grisons · ~29 km · Must-see
Churches near Grins
11 churches within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Kapuzinerkirche (25 km). Best time: year-round.
- Kapuzinerkirche · church · Bezirk Imst · ~25 km · Must-see
- Wallfahrtskapelle Sinnesbrunn · church · Bezirk Imst · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pfarrkirche St. Georg Und Nikolaus · church · Bezirk Imst · ~37 km · Must-see
- San Plasch · church · Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair · ~38 km · Must-see
- Dorfkirche · church · Bezirk Imst · ~39 km · Must-see
- Loretokapelle Au · church · Bezirk Imst · ~42 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grins
6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Sieglseen (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Sieglseen · lake · Vorarlberg · ~37 km · Must-see
- Körbersee · lake · Bezirk Bregenz · ~41 km · Must-see
- Traualpsee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~43 km · Must-see
- Europaschutzgebiet Verwall · lake · Bezirk Bludenz · ~43 km · Must-see
- Vilsalpsee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~45 km · Must-see
- Speicher Längental · lake · Bezirk Imst · ~47 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Grins
3 waterfalls within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Stuibenfall (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Stuibenfall · waterfall · Swabia · ~35 km · Must-see
- Stuibenfall · waterfall · Bezirk Imst · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hohe Wasserfalle · waterfall · Bezirk Imst · ~43 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grins
3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grins. The closest is Allgäuer Hochalpen (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Allgäuer Hochalpen · sanctuary · Swabia · ~38 km · Must-see
- Naturschutzgebiet Engelswand · sanctuary · Bezirk Imst · ~38 km · Must-see
- Naturbrücke · sanctuary · Bezirk Bregenz · ~44 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Grins
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.
- Start in Grins
- 4 km Wiesberg Castle · heritage site, Vorarlberg
- 11 km Furgler · viewpoint, Vorarlberg
- 16 km Burg Bideneck · heritage site, Vorarlberg
- 19 km Seekogel · viewpoint, Vorarlberg
- 4 km Parseierspitze · viewpoint, Vorarlberg
- 6 km Back to Grins
Plan a longer trip from Grins — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Grins
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How to reach Grins
All places near Grins by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Bretterspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~27 km · Must-see
- Flimspitze · viewpoint · Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair · ~27 km · Must-see
- Aherkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~27 km · Must-see
- Galzig · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~27 km · Must-see
- Krottenkopfscharte · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kitzmörder · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~28 km · Must-see
- Marchspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schindlerspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pfroslkopf · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~28 km · Must-see
- Imster Schlucht · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~28 km · Must-see
- Saxuirer Feuerkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schloss Starkenberg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~28 km · Must-see
- Valluga · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~29 km · Must-see
- Schweikert · viewpoint · Bezirk Landeck · ~29 km · Must-see
- Arlberg Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~29 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Altstarkenberg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~29 km · Must-see
- Greitspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~29 km · Must-see
- Öfnerspitze · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~29 km · Must-see
- Muttlerkopf · viewpoint · Swabia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Altfinstermünz · fort · Grisons · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mooskopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Landeck · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wildgrat · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kleiner Dristkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Landeck · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kratzer · viewpoint · Swabia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kuchenspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pitztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~30 km · Must-see
- Scheibler · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~30 km · Must-see
- Hochfrottspitze · viewpoint · Swabia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tschirgant · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~30 km · Must-see
- Trettachspitze · viewpoint · Swabia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Bockkar · viewpoint · Swabia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Piz Mundin · viewpoint · Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mädelekopf · viewpoint · Swabia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Gsallkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Landeck · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rotgundspitze · viewpoint · Swabia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rappenseekopf · viewpoint · Baden-Württemberg · ~31 km · Must-see
- Fürschießer · viewpoint · Swabia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rauheck · viewpoint · Swabia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Heiterwand · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~32 km · Must-see
- Wildengundkopf · viewpoint · Swabia · ~32 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 252 | 252 | Parseierspitze (6 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 13 | 13 | Wiesberg Castle (4 km) |
| Churches | 11 | 11 | Kapuzinerkirche (25 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 6 | Sieglseen (37 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 3 | Stuibenfall (35 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 3 | Allgäuer Hochalpen (38 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 1 | Skyspace (38 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 1 | Klostertalmuseum (46 km) |
Grins: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Grins?
Wiesberg Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Parseierspitze (viewpoint, about 6 km), Seekogel (viewpoint, about 10 km), Burg Bideneck (heritage site, about 12 km), Furgler (viewpoint, about 14 km), Fallenbacherspitze (viewpoint, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grins?
290 places on Spotwander: 252 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grins?
Parseierspitze, about 6 km by road; Seekogel (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Grins?
Wiesberg Castle, about 4 km by road; Burg Bideneck (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Grins?
Kapuzinerkirche, about 25 km by road; Wallfahrtskapelle Sinnesbrunn (34 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Grins?
Start in Grins, visit Wiesberg Castle, then Furgler, then Burg Bideneck, then Seekogel, then Parseierspitze, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Grins?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.
Towns near Grins
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- Places near Zams · 8 km
- Places near See · 9 km
- Places near Fliess · 10 km
- Places near Flirsch · 11 km
- Places near Fiss · 15 km
- Places near Schönwies · 16 km
- Places near Ladis · 16 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grins’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grins on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.