District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Rümlang

Rümlang is a town in District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 5,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Gustav-Ammann-Park (5 km), Irchelpark (7 km) and Kirche Höngg (7 km).

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Rümlang, Zurich
Rümlang, District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rümlang at a glance

Location
District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 5,144
Coordinates
47.4504° N, 8.5299° E
Places within 50 km
151 (151 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 Rümlang

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

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is Schloss Wart (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rümlang

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is Lägernsattel (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lägernsattel · viewpoint · Schaffhausen · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Albis Pass · viewpoint · Zug · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Vitibuck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Rigi · viewpoint · Zug · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Lang Randen - Chisling · viewpoint · Bezirk Schaffhausen · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Hochwacht · viewpoint · Zug · ~42 km · Must-see

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Churches near Rümlang

38 churches within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is Kirche Höngg (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rümlang

25 museums within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is MoneyMuseum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rümlang

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is Volière (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Rümlang

13 parks within 100 km of Rümlang. The closest is Gustav-Ammann-Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rümlang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rümlang
  2. 5 km Gustav-Ammann-Park · park, District Zurich
  3. 2 km Irchelpark · park, District Zurich
  4. 1 km MoneyMuseum · museum, Bezirk Frauenfeld
  5. 5 km Kirche Höngg · church, District Zurich
  6. 1 km Werdinsel · river spot, District Zurich
  7. 8 km Back to Rümlang

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How to reach Rümlang

    All places near Rümlang by distance

    Within 15 km of Rümlang

    • Schloss Wart · fort · Bezirk Winterthur · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rümlang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58122Schloss Wart (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1443Lägernsattel (17 km)
    Churches2238Kirche Höngg (7 km)
    Museums2025MoneyMuseum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1119Volière (12 km)
    Parks913Gustav-Ammann-Park (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Greifensee (20 km)
    Other attractions47Ganymed (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Werdinsel (8 km)
    Buddhist sites23Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (20 km)
    Caves13Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (44 km)
    Temples22Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (20 km)
    Treks02Hegaukreuz - Duchtlingen Kirche (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (14 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (33 km)

    Rümlang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rümlang?

    Gustav-Ammann-Park (park, about 5 km), Irchelpark (park, about 7 km), Kirche Höngg (church, about 7 km), Werdinsel (river spot, about 8 km), MoneyMuseum (museum, about 9 km), Platzpromenade (park, about 10 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 20 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rümlang?

    Schloss Wart, about 15 km by road; Manegg Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rümlang?

    Lägernsattel, about 17 km by road; Albis Pass (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rümlang?

    Kirche Höngg, about 7 km by road; Zürich Zoo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rümlang?

    Start in Rümlang, visit Gustav-Ammann-Park, then Irchelpark, then MoneyMuseum, then Kirche Höngg, then Werdinsel, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rümlang?

    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 Rümlang

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