Lucerne, Switzerland

Places to visit near Luthern

Luthern is a town in Lucerne, Switzerland, home to about 1,392 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Trachselwald Castle (17 km), Grünenberg Castle Ruin (18 km) and Rengg (18 km).

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Luthern, Lucerne
Luthern, Lucerne, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luthern at a glance

Location
Lucerne, Switzerland
Population
about 1,392
Coordinates
47.0575° N, 7.9169° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Luthern

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luthern: 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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Things to see near Luthern, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Luthern

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is Rengg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rengg · viewpoint · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~27 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Luthern

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is Trachselwald Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Luthern

43 museums within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is Burgdorf Castle (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Luthern

32 churches within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is Reformierte Kirche (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Luthern

12 parks within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is BärenPark Bern (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luthern

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luthern. The closest is UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Luthern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luthern
  2. 18 km Rengg · viewpoint, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  3. 11 km Farneren · viewpoint, Lucerne
  4. 8 km Beichle · viewpoint, Lucerne
  5. 28 km Trachselwald Castle · heritage site, Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt
  6. 25 km Grünenberg Castle Ruin · heritage site, Amtei Thal-Gäu
  7. 18 km Back to Luthern

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From travellers near Luthern

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How to reach Luthern

    All places near Luthern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luthern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2686Rengg (18 km)
    Forts & heritage2683Trachselwald Castle (17 km)
    Museums1343Burgdorf Castle (27 km)
    Churches232Reformierte Kirche (40 km)
    Parks112BärenPark Bern (46 km)
    Other attractions49Former St. Urban's Abbey (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Strandbad Sursee (25 km)
    Waterfalls04Reichenbach Falls (54 km)
    Buddhist sites12Wat Srinagarindravararam (42 km)
    Caves02Pfaffenloch (51 km)
    Treks01Walenpfad (56 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Werdinsel (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (75 km)

    Luthern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luthern?

    Trachselwald Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Grünenberg Castle Ruin (heritage site, about 18 km), Rengg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Farneren (viewpoint, about 21 km), Beichle (viewpoint, about 23 km), UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 2 churches, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luthern?

    Rengg, about 18 km by road; Farneren (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luthern?

    Trachselwald Castle, about 17 km by road; Grünenberg Castle Ruin (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Luthern?

    Burgdorf Castle, about 27 km by road; Franz Gertsch Museum (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luthern?

    Start in Luthern, visit Rengg, then Farneren, then Beichle, then Trachselwald Castle, then Grünenberg Castle Ruin, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luthern?

    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 Luthern

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