Kriens, LucerneStiftung RosengartKlimsenkapelleNeu-Habsburg CastleStäfeliflueStanserhornRengg
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Kriens

Kriens is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland of about 25,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Stiftung Rosengart, Kapellbrücke and Richard-Wagner-Museum.

47.0311° N, 8.2855° EPop. 25,010

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Stiftung Rosengart, museum near Kriens
Must-see

Stiftung Rosengart

Museum · 3 km · Zug

Kapellbrücke, attraction near Kriens
Must-see

Kapellbrücke

Attraction · 4 km

Richard-Wagner-Museum, museum near Kriens
Must-see

Richard-Wagner-Museum

Museum · 4 km · Zug

Places near Kriens by type

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One day from Kriens

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kriens
  2. Richard-Wagner-Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Neu-Habsburg Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Stanserhornviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Stäfeliflueviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Klimsenkapelleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kriens
Today’s loopKriensStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kriens?

Stiftung Rosengart (museum, about 3 km), Kapellbrücke (attraction, about 4 km), Richard-Wagner-Museum (museum, about 4 km), Alpineum (museum, about 4 km), Swiss Museum of Transport (museum, about 6 km), Klimsenkapelle (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 8 churches, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kriens?

Klimsenkapelle, about 8 km by road; Stäfeliflue (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kriens?

Neu-Habsburg Castle, about 8 km by road; Schloss Buonas (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kriens?

Start in Kriens, visit Richard-Wagner-Museum, then Neu-Habsburg Castle, then Stanserhorn, then Stäfeliflue, then Klimsenkapelle, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.