Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland

Places to visit near Lungern

Lungern is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland, home to about 1,921 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Güpfi (4 km), Brünig Pass (4 km) and Wilerhorn (5 km).

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Lungern, Nidwalden
Lungern, Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lungern at a glance

Location
Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland
Population
about 1,921
Coordinates
46.7858° N, 8.1598° E
Places within 50 km
99 (99 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Lungern

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

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lungern. The closest is Güpfi (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Güpfi · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Hochstollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Glogghüs · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Lungern

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lungern. The closest is Weissenau Castle (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lungern

22 museums within 100 km of Lungern. The closest is Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lungern

16 churches within 100 km of Lungern. The closest is Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lungern

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

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Waterfalls near Lungern

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Lungern. The closest is Reichenbach Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lungern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lungern
  2. 4 km Güpfi · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  3. 5 km Hochstollen · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  4. 10 km Brünig Pass · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  5. 4 km Wilerhorn · viewpoint, Nidwalden
  6. 4 km Arnihaaggen · viewpoint, Lucerne
  7. 8 km Back to Lungern

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How to reach Lungern

    All places near Lungern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lungern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66160Güpfi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1450Weissenau Castle (35 km)
    Museums822Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen (9 km)
    Churches216Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs214Lake Sarnen (12 km)
    Waterfalls48Reichenbach Falls (10 km)
    Other attractions17Kapellbrücke (39 km)
    Parks07Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (22 km)
    Treks11Walenpfad (26 km)
    Caves01Pfaffenloch (65 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Srinagarindravararam (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ufenau (84 km)

    Lungern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lungern?

    Güpfi (viewpoint, about 4 km), Brünig Pass (viewpoint, about 4 km), Wilerhorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hochstollen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Arnihaaggen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen (museum, about 9 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 2 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lungern?

    Güpfi, about 4 km by road; Brünig Pass (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lungern?

    Weissenau Castle, about 35 km by road; Neu-Habsburg Castle (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lungern?

    Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen, about 9 km by road; Museum Bruder Klaus (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lungern?

    Start in Lungern, visit Güpfi, then Hochstollen, then Brünig Pass, then Wilerhorn, then Arnihaaggen, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lungern?

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

    Towns near Lungern

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