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Lausen

Lausen is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland of about 4,892 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ruins Altenberg, Wildenstein Castle and Bischofstein Castle.

47.4714° N, 7.7603° EPop. 4,892

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ruins Altenberg, heritage site near Lausen
Must-see

Ruins Altenberg

Heritage site · 6 km

Wildenstein Castle, heritage site near Lausen
Must-see

Wildenstein Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Bischofstein Castle, heritage site near Lausen
Must-see

Bischofstein Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Lausen by type

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One day from Lausen

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

49 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 Lausen
  2. Ruins Altenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Altrhein Wyhlennature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ruine Farnsburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bischofstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Wildenstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lausen
Today’s loopLausenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lausen?

Ruins Altenberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Wildenstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Bischofstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Augusta Raurica (heritage site, about 9 km), Ruine Farnsburg (heritage site, about 11 km), Altrhein Wyhlen (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Lausen?

Ruins Altenberg, about 6 km by road; Wildenstein Castle (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lausen?

Friedenskirche, about 12 km by road; Sankt Georg (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lausen?

Start in Lausen, visit Ruins Altenberg, then Altrhein Wyhlen, then Ruine Farnsburg, then Bischofstein Castle, then Wildenstein Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.