District de la Broye district, Fribourg, Switzerland

Places to visit near Payerne

Payerne is a town in District de la Broye district, Fribourg, Switzerland, home to about 7,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 8 churches. The must-see places are Avenches Castle (13 km), Château de Surpierre (13 km) and Château de Delley (13 km).

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Payerne, Fribourg
Payerne, District de la Broye district, Fribourg, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Payerne at a glance

Location
District de la Broye district, Fribourg, Switzerland
Population
about 7,655
Coordinates
46.8219° N, 6.9382° E
Places within 50 km
116 (116 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 Payerne

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Payerne: 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 Payerne, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Payerne

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Le Soliat (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Le Soliat · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Tablettes · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~26 km · Must-see
  • La Tourne · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Chaumont · viewpoint · Région Littoral · ~29 km · Must-see
  • La Berra · viewpoint · Gruyère · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Vanil des Cours · viewpoint · Gruyère · ~32 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Payerne

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Avenches Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Payerne

45 museums within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Vitromusée Romont (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Payerne

23 churches within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Payerne

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Lac des Taillères (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Payerne

7 caves within 100 km of Payerne. The closest is Grotte de Cottencher (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Payerne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Payerne
  2. 13 km Château de Delley · heritage site, District de la Broye
  3. 8 km Avenches Castle · heritage site, Région Littoral
  4. 20 km Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel · church, Neuchâtel
  5. 14 km Château de Romont · heritage site, District de la Glâne
  6. 8 km Château de Surpierre · heritage site, District de la Broye
  7. 13 km Back to Payerne

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From travellers near Payerne

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How to reach Payerne

    All places near Payerne by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Payerne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42100Le Soliat (25 km)
    Forts & heritage3581Avenches Castle (13 km)
    Museums2045Vitromusée Romont (18 km)
    Churches823Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs116Lac des Taillères (40 km)
    Caves37Grotte de Cottencher (24 km)
    Other attractions37Villa Fallet (41 km)
    Parks15Bois du Petit-Château (41 km)
    Waterfalls14Wasserfallen Schwarzsee (39 km)
    Treks23Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Lac de Remoray (64 km)

    Payerne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Payerne?

    Avenches Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Château de Surpierre (heritage site, about 13 km), Château de Delley (heritage site, about 13 km), Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel (church, about 16 km), Château de Romont (heritage site, about 18 km), Vitromusée Romont (museum, about 18 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 8 churches, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Payerne?

    Le Soliat, about 25 km by road; Tablettes (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Payerne?

    Avenches Castle, about 13 km by road; Château de Surpierre (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Payerne?

    Vitromusée Romont, about 18 km by road; Musée Suisse de la Marionnette (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Payerne?

    Start in Payerne, visit Château de Delley, then Avenches Castle, then Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation Chapel, then Château de Romont, then Château de Surpierre, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Payerne?

    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 Payerne

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