Bezirk Münchwilen district, Thurgau, Switzerland

Places to visit near Matzingen

Matzingen is a town in Bezirk Münchwilen district, Thurgau, Switzerland, home to about 2,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are St. Margarethen Chapel (8 km), Johanniter-Komturei Tobel (10 km) and Kloster Fischingen (15 km).

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Matzingen, Thurgau
Matzingen, Bezirk Münchwilen district, Thurgau, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Matzingen at a glance

Location
Bezirk Münchwilen district, Thurgau, Switzerland
Population
about 2,399
Coordinates
47.5196° N, 8.9337° E
Places within 50 km
209 (209 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Matzingen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matzingen: 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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Forts & heritage near Matzingen

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is Johanniter-Komturei Tobel (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matzingen

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is Schiener Berg (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schiener Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Fürstenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rosenegg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Taborberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Tweralpspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Wilkethöchi · viewpoint · Bezirk Münchwilen · ~34 km · Must-see

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Churches near Matzingen

42 churches within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is St. Margarethen Chapel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Matzingen

25 museums within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is Stadtkirche (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matzingen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is Kattenhorner Bühl (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Matzingen

11 parks within 100 km of Matzingen. The closest is Conny-Land (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Matzingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matzingen
  2. 15 km Kloster Fischingen · church, Bezirk Münchwilen
  3. 11 km St. Margarethen Chapel · church, Bezirk Stein
  4. 5 km Johanniter-Komturei Tobel · heritage site, Bezirk Münchwilen
  5. 19 km Liebenfels Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Stein
  6. 4 km Freudenfels Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Stein
  7. 17 km Back to Matzingen

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From travellers near Matzingen

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    All places near Matzingen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matzingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage90124Johanniter-Komturei Tobel (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1643Schiener Berg (23 km)
    Churches3442St. Margarethen Chapel (8 km)
    Museums1825Stadtkirche (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1517Kattenhorner Bühl (20 km)
    Parks1011Conny-Land (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Untersee (24 km)
    Other attractions66Zisterzienserinnenkloster Feldbach (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Reichenau (27 km)
    Treks23European Long Distance Path E1 - Part Switzerland (29 km)
    Caves33Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (39 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster St. Georgen (21 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (34 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (41 km)

    Matzingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matzingen?

    St. Margarethen Chapel (church, about 8 km), Johanniter-Komturei Tobel (heritage site, about 10 km), Kloster Fischingen (church, about 15 km), Liebenfels Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Freudenfels Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Conny-Land (park, about 18 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 18 museums, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Matzingen?

    Johanniter-Komturei Tobel, about 10 km by road; Liebenfels Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matzingen?

    Schiener Berg, about 23 km by road; Fürstenberg (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matzingen?

    St. Margarethen Chapel, about 8 km by road; Kloster Fischingen (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matzingen?

    Start in Matzingen, visit Kloster Fischingen, then St. Margarethen Chapel, then Johanniter-Komturei Tobel, then Liebenfels Castle, then Freudenfels Castle, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matzingen?

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

    Towns near Matzingen

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