Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Hérémence

Hérémence is a town in Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 1,331 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit — 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Église Saint-Nicolas (1 km), Mont Rouge (6 km) and Balcon du Ciel (7 km).

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Hérémence at a glance

Location
Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 1,331
Coordinates
46.1803° N, 7.4048° E
Places within 50 km
261 (261 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 Hérémence

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hérémence

237 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is Mont Rouge (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hérémence

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is Valère (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hérémence

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is Lac de Lona (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hérémence

9 churches within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hérémence

4 museums within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is The Wine Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Hérémence

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Hérémence. The closest is Tschingel (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Hérémence

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hérémence
  2. 8 km La Maya · viewpoint, Valais central
  3. 10 km Balcon du Ciel · viewpoint, Valais central
  4. 6 km Valère · heritage site, Valais central
  5. 11 km Mont Rouge · viewpoint, Valais central
  6. 6 km Église Saint-Nicolas · church, Valais central
  7. 0 km Back to Hérémence

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How to reach Hérémence

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    Within 15 km of Hérémence

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hérémence by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints209237Mont Rouge (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2020Valère (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Lac de Lona (13 km)
    Churches89Église Saint-Nicolas (1 km)
    Museums44The Wine Museum (19 km)
    Waterfalls33Tschingel (35 km)
    Caves22Swiss Fort Knox I (45 km)
    Parks11Happyland (12 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R103 (33 km)

    Hérémence: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hérémence?

    Église Saint-Nicolas (church, about 1 km), Mont Rouge (viewpoint, about 6 km), Balcon du Ciel (viewpoint, about 7 km), Valère (heritage site, about 8 km), La Maya (viewpoint, about 8 km), Château de Tourbillon (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    261 places on Spotwander: 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hérémence?

    Mont Rouge, about 6 km by road; Balcon du Ciel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hérémence?

    Valère, about 8 km by road; Château de Tourbillon (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hérémence?

    Lac de Lona, about 13 km by road; Lac des Autannes (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hérémence?

    Start in Hérémence, visit La Maya, then Balcon du Ciel, then Valère, then Mont Rouge, then Église Saint-Nicolas, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hérémence?

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

    Towns near Hérémence

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