Bezirk Lenzburg district, Aargau, Switzerland

Places to visit near Seon

Seon is a town in Bezirk Lenzburg district, Aargau, Switzerland, home to about 4,407 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Schloss Lenzburg (6 km), Stapferhaus (6 km) and Boniswiler Ried (6 km).

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Seon, Aargau
Seon, Bezirk Lenzburg district, Aargau, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Seon at a glance

Location
Bezirk Lenzburg district, Aargau, Switzerland
Population
about 4,407
Coordinates
47.3485° N, 8.1607° E
Places within 50 km
127 (127 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 Seon

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

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Schloss Lenzburg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seon

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Benkerjoch Pass (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lägernsattel · viewpoint · Schaffhausen · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hauenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~33 km · Must-see

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Churches near Seon

43 churches within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Reformierte Kirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Seon

39 museums within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Stapferhaus (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seon

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Seon

12 parks within 100 km of Seon. The closest is Königsfelden (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Seon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seon
  2. 6 km Stapferhaus · museum, Bezirk Lenzburg
  3. 4 km Schloss Wildegg · heritage site, Bezirk Lenzburg
  4. 5 km Schloss Lenzburg · heritage site, Bezirk Lenzburg
  5. 10 km Schloss Hilfikon · heritage site, Bezirk Bremgarten
  6. 5 km Boniswiler Ried · nature spot, Bezirk Lenzburg
  7. 6 km Back to Seon

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How to reach Seon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4998Schloss Lenzburg (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1456Benkerjoch Pass (17 km)
    Churches1543Reformierte Kirche (10 km)
    Museums1839Stapferhaus (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Boniswiler Ried (6 km)
    Parks812Königsfelden (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Strandbad Sursee (24 km)
    Other attractions68Muri Abbey (20 km)
    Caves23Tschamberhöhle (46 km)
    Waterfalls03Rhine Falls (63 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Werdinsel (32 km)
    Temples12Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (39 km)
    Treks01Walenpfad (73 km)

    Seon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seon?

    Schloss Lenzburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Stapferhaus (museum, about 6 km), Boniswiler Ried (nature spot, about 6 km), Schloss Hilfikon (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Wildegg (heritage site, about 10 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 10 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 18 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Seon?

    Schloss Lenzburg, about 6 km by road; Schloss Hilfikon (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seon?

    Benkerjoch Pass, about 17 km by road; Salhöhe Pass (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Seon?

    Reformierte Kirche, about 10 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seon?

    Start in Seon, visit Stapferhaus, then Schloss Wildegg, then Schloss Lenzburg, then Schloss Hilfikon, then Boniswiler Ried, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seon?

    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 Seon

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