Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland

Places to visit near Laax

Laax is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 1,252 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grüneck Castle (7 km), Canaschal Castle (11 km) and Jörgenberg Castle (12 km).

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Laax, Glarus
Laax, Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Laax at a glance

Location
Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Population
about 1,252
Coordinates
46.8045° N, 9.2579° E
Places within 50 km
141 (141 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 Laax

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Laax: 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 Laax

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laax. The closest is Glarner Vorab (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Glarner Vorab · viewpoint · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kunkels Pass · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Val Lumnezia · viewpoint · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Chilchlichopf · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Fanenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hinter Bliistock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~22 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Laax

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laax. The closest is Grüneck Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Laax

32 churches within 100 km of Laax. The closest is Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Laax

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Laax. 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 · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Laax

8 museums within 100 km of Laax. The closest is Drachenlochmuseum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Laax

5 treks within 100 km of Laax. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Laax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laax
  2. 7 km Grüneck Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  3. 5 km Jörgenberg Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  4. 14 km Glarner Vorab · viewpoint, Glarus
  5. 25 km Kunkels Pass · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  6. 6 km Canaschal Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  7. 11 km Back to Laax

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How to reach Laax

    All places near Laax by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints80184Glarner Vorab (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3351Grüneck Castle (7 km)
    Churches1432Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Oberblegisee (34 km)
    Museums48Drachenlochmuseum (23 km)
    Treks25Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Lochsite (31 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (22 km)
    Other attractions11Disentis Abbey (41 km)
    Buddhist sites01Letzehof (67 km)
    Parks01Schwimmbad Felsenau (67 km)

    Laax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laax?

    Grüneck Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Canaschal Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Jörgenberg Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Glarner Vorab (viewpoint, about 14 km), Kunkels Pass (viewpoint, about 16 km), Val Lumnezia (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laax?

    Glarner Vorab, about 14 km by road; Kunkels Pass (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laax?

    Grüneck Castle, about 7 km by road; Canaschal Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Laax?

    Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena, about 19 km by road; Steinkirche (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laax?

    Start in Laax, visit Grüneck Castle, then Jörgenberg Castle, then Glarner Vorab, then Kunkels Pass, then Canaschal Castle, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laax?

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

    Towns near Laax

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