Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Places to visit near Oftringen

Oftringen is a town in Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, home to about 10,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Aarburg Castle (3 km), Ruine Chienberg (6 km) and Wat Srinagarindravararam (9 km).

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Oftringen, Basel-Landschaft
Oftringen, Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oftringen at a glance

Location
Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Population
about 10,390
Coordinates
47.3138° N, 7.9253° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Oftringen

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Aarburg Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oftringen

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Wisenberg (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~25 km · Must-see

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Churches near Oftringen

44 churches within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Schlössli Aarau (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oftringen

40 museums within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Stapferhaus (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oftringen

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Oftringen

12 parks within 100 km of Oftringen. The closest is Königsfelden (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Oftringen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oftringen
  2. 3 km Aarburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  3. 6 km Ruine Chienberg · heritage site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  4. 4 km Frohburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  5. 3 km Wisenberg · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  6. 12 km Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  7. 9 km Back to Oftringen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oftringen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51106Aarburg Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1455Wisenberg (13 km)
    Churches2144Schlössli Aarau (16 km)
    Museums2040Stapferhaus (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Boniswiler Ried (26 km)
    Parks412Königsfelden (36 km)
    Other attractions49Former St. Urban's Abbey (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Strandbad Sursee (27 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (9 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Werdinsel (54 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Todtnauer Wasserfall (74 km)

    Oftringen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oftringen?

    Aarburg Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Ruine Chienberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 9 km), Frohburg Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Wisenberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Former St. Urban's Abbey (attraction, about 14 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 20 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oftringen?

    Aarburg Castle, about 3 km by road; Ruine Chienberg (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oftringen?

    Wisenberg, about 13 km by road; Geissflue (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oftringen?

    Schlössli Aarau, about 16 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oftringen?

    Start in Oftringen, visit Aarburg Castle, then Ruine Chienberg, then Frohburg Castle, then Wisenberg, then Wat Srinagarindravararam, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oftringen?

    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 Oftringen

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