Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Places to visit near Olten

Olten is a town in Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, home to about 16,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Ruine Chienberg (2 km), Aarburg Castle (4 km) and Frohburg Castle (4 km).

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

Olten at a glance

Location
Bezirk Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Population
about 16,411
Coordinates
47.3500° N, 7.9033° E
Places within 50 km
136 (136 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 Olten

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

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Ruine Chienberg (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olten

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Wisenberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~22 km · Must-see

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Churches near Olten

49 churches within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Schlössli Aarau (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Olten

40 museums within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Stapferhaus (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olten

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Olten

12 parks within 100 km of Olten. The closest is Königsfelden (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Olten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olten
  2. 4 km Aarburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  3. 10 km Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  4. 6 km Ruine Chienberg · heritage site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  5. 7 km Wisenberg · viewpoint, Bezirk Sissach
  6. 3 km Frohburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  7. 4 km Back to Olten

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How to reach Olten

    All places near Olten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58104Ruine Chienberg (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1451Wisenberg (8 km)
    Churches2649Schlössli Aarau (15 km)
    Museums2040Stapferhaus (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Boniswiler Ried (28 km)
    Parks412Königsfelden (35 km)
    Other attractions49Former St. Urban's Abbey (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Strandbad Sursee (32 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (8 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (34 km)
    Waterfalls02Todtnauer Wasserfall (69 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Werdinsel (55 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (63 km)

    Olten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olten?

    Ruine Chienberg (heritage site, about 2 km), Aarburg Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Frohburg Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Wisenberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Ruine Homburg (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 20 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olten?

    Ruine Chienberg, about 2 km by road; Aarburg Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olten?

    Wisenberg, about 8 km by road; Geissflue (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olten?

    Schlössli Aarau, about 15 km by road; Säckingen Abbey (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olten?

    Start in Olten, visit Aarburg Castle, then Wat Srinagarindravararam, then Ruine Chienberg, then Wisenberg, then Frohburg Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olten?

    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 Olten

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