Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Lenk

Lenk is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 2,268 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 122 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Engstligen Falls (11 km), Lauenensee (14 km) and Steghorngletscher (14 km).

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Lenk, Valais/Wallis
Lenk, Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lenk at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 2,268
Coordinates
46.4583° N, 7.4430° E
Places within 50 km
189 (189 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 museums

Top places to visit near Lenk

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

192 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is Steghorngletscher (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lenk

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is Château de Muzot (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lenk

17 museums within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is The Wine Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lenk

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is Lauenensee (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lenk

9 churches within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is Kirche (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lenk

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Lenk. The closest is Engstligen Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lenk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lenk
  2. 11 km Engstligen Falls · waterfall, Oberwallis
  3. 5 km Steghorngletscher · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  4. 9 km Mont Bonvin · viewpoint, Valais central
  5. 2 km Plaine Morte-Les Violettes · viewpoint, Valais central
  6. 17 km Lauenensee · lake, Gruyère
  7. 14 km Back to Lenk

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How to reach Lenk

    All places near Lenk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lenk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints122192Steghorngletscher (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2946Château de Muzot (23 km)
    Museums1017The Wine Museum (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1215Lauenensee (14 km)
    Churches59Kirche (27 km)
    Waterfalls67Engstligen Falls (11 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R103 (16 km)
    Caves12Swiss Fort Knox I (18 km)
    Parks22Happyland (27 km)
    Other attractions01La Fourchette (57 km)

    Lenk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lenk?

    Engstligen Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Lauenensee (lake, about 14 km), Steghorngletscher (viewpoint, about 14 km), Mont Bonvin (viewpoint, about 14 km), Plaine Morte-Les Violettes (viewpoint, about 15 km), Saanenmöser Pass (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 122 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lenk?

    Steghorngletscher, about 14 km by road; Mont Bonvin (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lenk?

    Château de Muzot, about 23 km by road; Schloss Leuk (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lenk?

    The Wine Museum, about 24 km by road; Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lenk?

    Start in Lenk, visit Engstligen Falls, then Steghorngletscher, then Mont Bonvin, then Plaine Morte-Les Violettes, then Lauenensee, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lenk?

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

    Towns near Lenk

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