Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Places to visit near Grüsch

Grüsch is a town in Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland, home to about 1,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Sassauna (7 km), Klingenhorn Castle (7 km) and Bothmar Castle (7 km).

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Grüsch, St. Gallen
Grüsch, Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grüsch at a glance

Location
Wahlkreis Sarganserland district, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Population
about 1,243
Coordinates
46.9796° N, 9.6464° E
Places within 50 km
251 (251 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 Grüsch

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Grüsch

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

  • Sassauna · viewpoint · St. Gallen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Glegghorn · viewpoint · St. Gallen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Felsenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Panüelerkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Wildberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Bludenz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Augstenberg · viewpoint · Oberland · ~15 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Grüsch

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grüsch. The closest is Klingenhorn Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Grüsch

44 churches within 100 km of Grüsch. The closest is Reformierte Kirche (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Grüsch

9 museums within 100 km of Grüsch. The closest is Bündner Kunstmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grüsch

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grüsch. The closest is Stausee Steg (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Grüsch

5 treks within 100 km of Grüsch. The closest is Malbun - Augstenberg - Pfaelzerhuette (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Grüsch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grüsch
  2. 7 km Bothmar Castle · heritage site, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  3. 1 km Klingenhorn Castle · heritage site, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  4. 6 km Glegghorn · viewpoint, St. Gallen
  5. 12 km Sassauna · viewpoint, St. Gallen
  6. 13 km Castels Castle · heritage site, St. Gallen
  7. 12 km Back to Grüsch

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How to reach Grüsch

    All places near Grüsch by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grüsch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints148172Sassauna (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4249Klingenhorn Castle (7 km)
    Churches3644Reformierte Kirche (18 km)
    Museums89Bündner Kunstmuseum (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Stausee Steg (19 km)
    Treks45Malbun - Augstenberg - Pfaelzerhuette (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Naturschutzgebiet Ruggeller Riet (39 km)
    Caves12Drachenloch (23 km)
    Parks11Schwimmbad Felsenau (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Letzehof (35 km)
    Other attractions11Benediktinerpropstei Sankt Gerold (37 km)

    Grüsch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grüsch?

    Sassauna (viewpoint, about 7 km), Klingenhorn Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Bothmar Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Glegghorn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Castels Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Felsenkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    251 places on Spotwander: 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 8 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grüsch?

    Sassauna, about 7 km by road; Glegghorn (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grüsch?

    Klingenhorn Castle, about 7 km by road; Bothmar Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grüsch?

    Reformierte Kirche, about 18 km by road; Villa Planta, Chur (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grüsch?

    Start in Grüsch, visit Bothmar Castle, then Klingenhorn Castle, then Glegghorn, then Sassauna, then Castels Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grüsch?

    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 Grüsch

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