Grisons, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ilanz

Ilanz is a town in Grisons, Switzerland, home to about 2,321 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Grüneck Castle (1 km), Jörgenberg Castle (6 km) and Val Lumnezia (10 km).

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Ilanz at a glance

Location
Grisons, Switzerland
Population
about 2,321
Coordinates
46.7741° N, 9.2046° E
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 Ilanz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilanz: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilanz

183 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Val Lumnezia (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Val Lumnezia · viewpoint · Glarus · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Glarner Vorab · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mättlenstöck · viewpoint · Glarus · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bruschghorn · viewpoint · Surselva · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Nüschenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ruchi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~22 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ilanz

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Grüneck Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ilanz

31 churches within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Steinkirche (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ilanz

12 museums within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Drachenlochmuseum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ilanz

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Oberblegisee (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Oberblegisee · lake · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~58 km · Must-see

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Treks near Ilanz

5 treks within 100 km of Ilanz. The closest is Kerenzerberg Römerweg (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ilanz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilanz
  2. 1 km Grüneck Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  3. 10 km Val Lumnezia · viewpoint, Glarus
  4. 11 km Jörgenberg Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  5. 14 km Glarner Vorab · viewpoint, Glarus
  6. 21 km Canaschal Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  7. 17 km Back to Ilanz

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From travellers near Ilanz

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How to reach Ilanz

    All places near Ilanz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ilanz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints72183Val Lumnezia (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3048Grüneck Castle (1 km)
    Churches1331Steinkirche (22 km)
    Museums312Drachenlochmuseum (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Oberblegisee (34 km)
    Treks25Kerenzerberg Römerweg (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Lochsite (33 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (29 km)
    Other attractions11Disentis Abbey (34 km)

    Ilanz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilanz?

    Grüneck Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Jörgenberg Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Val Lumnezia (viewpoint, about 10 km), Glarner Vorab (viewpoint, about 15 km), Canaschal Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Burg Heinzenberg (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 3 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilanz?

    Val Lumnezia, about 10 km by road; Glarner Vorab (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ilanz?

    Grüneck Castle, about 1 km by road; Jörgenberg Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilanz?

    Steinkirche, about 22 km by road; Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter Und Paul (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilanz?

    Start in Ilanz, visit Grüneck Castle, then Val Lumnezia, then Jörgenberg Castle, then Glarner Vorab, then Canaschal Castle, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilanz?

    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 Ilanz

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