Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Raron

Raron is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 1,901 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 166 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Burgkirche (1 km), Felsenkirche St. Michael (1 km) and Ruine Gestelnburg (2 km).

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Raron, Valais/Wallis
Raron, Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Raron at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 1,901
Coordinates
46.3120° N, 7.8003° E
Places within 50 km
216 (216 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Raron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Raron: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Raron

  • Signalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Tieregghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Augstbordhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Gärsthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stockhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Alpjuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Turtmanntal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Strahlhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Torrenthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong · museum · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Pletschuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Raron, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Raron

235 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Chistehorn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chistehorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Wannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Wiwannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ergischhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hohgleifa · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Moosalp Panoramaweg · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Raron

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Boniger See (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Raron

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Ruine Gestelnburg (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Raron

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Tschingel (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Raron

6 museums within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Raron

5 churches within 100 km of Raron. The closest is Burgkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Raron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raron
  2. 1 km Felsenkirche St. Michael · church, Oberwallis
  3. 1 km Burgkirche · church, Oberwallis
  4. 7 km Wannihorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  5. 2 km Chistehorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  6. 5 km Ruine Gestelnburg · heritage site, Oberwallis
  7. 2 km Back to Raron

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From travellers near Raron

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How to reach Raron

    All places near Raron by distance

    Within 15 km of Raron

    • Brunnethorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Majinghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Steitalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Kirche · church · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Leuk · fort · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Breitlauihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzsee · lake · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Ferdenrothorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Wyssegga · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Bella Tola · viewpoint · Valais central · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sparruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Old and New Stockalper Palace · fort · Obwalden · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Spitzhorli · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Lonzahörner · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Balmhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Distelhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Illhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Festihorn Mitte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Gemmi Luftseilbahn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Seetalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Rinderhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Wasuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Le Toûno · viewpoint · Valais central · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Petersgrat · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Le Boudry · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hirsihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Riederhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Färichhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Trubelstock · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Inners Barrhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Frilihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lammenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Simplon Pass · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Schinhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lämmerensee · lake · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ruine du Château de Beauregard · fort · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gasterental · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lac de Geronde · lake · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Château de Muzot · fort · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzgrätli · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Balfrin · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~26 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints166235Chistehorn (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2020Boniger See (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1317Ruine Gestelnburg (2 km)
    Waterfalls56Tschingel (8 km)
    Museums36Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (15 km)
    Churches55Burgkirche (1 km)
    Parks22Happyland (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Valle Devero (47 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R103 (50 km)
    Other attractions01Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (55 km)
    Caves01Swiss Fort Knox I (58 km)

    Raron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raron?

    Burgkirche (church, about 1 km), Felsenkirche St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Ruine Gestelnburg (heritage site, about 2 km), Chistehorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Wannihorn (viewpoint, about 7 km), Wiwannihorn (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 166 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raron?

    Chistehorn, about 5 km by road; Wannihorn (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Raron?

    Boniger See, about 9 km by road; Schwarzsee (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Raron?

    Ruine Gestelnburg, about 2 km by road; Schloss Leuk (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raron?

    Start in Raron, visit Felsenkirche St. Michael, then Burgkirche, then Wannihorn, then Chistehorn, then Ruine Gestelnburg, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raron?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Raron

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