Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
Places to visit near Siebnen
Siebnen is a town in Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland, home to about 7,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Alt-Rapperswil (6 km), Enea Tree Museum (7 km) and Knie's Kinderzoo (10 km).

Siebnen at a glance
- Location
- Glarus district, Glarus, Switzerland
- Population
- about 7,104
- Coordinates
- 47.1745° N, 8.8978° E
- Places within 50 km
- 130 (130 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 churches and museums
Top places to visit near Siebnen
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Siebnen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Alt-RapperswilForts · MarchMust-see
- Enea Tree MuseumMuseums · GlarusMust-see
- Knie's KinderzooParks · GlarusMust-see
- Chli AubrigHills · GlarusMust-see
- Heilig HüsliChurches · ZugMust-see
- Rapperswil CastleForts · ZugMust-see
- Vögele Cultural Center PfäffikonLakes & Dams · ZugMust-see
- LiebfrauenkapelleChurches · ZugMust-see
- PlanggenstockHills · GlarusMust-see
- FrauenwinkelWildlife · ZugMust-see
- Kirche St. MeinradChurches · HöfeMust-see
- UfenauRivers · ZugMust-see
More places near Siebnen
- Ritterhaus Bubikon · museum · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Zindlenspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
- Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple · temple · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
- Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
- Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kloster Mariaburg · church · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Freulerpalast · fort · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ricken Pass · viewpoint · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Tweralpspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~20 km · Must-see
- Alt Wädenswil Castle · fort · Zug · ~21 km · Must-see
- Höhronen · viewpoint · Zug · ~21 km · Must-see
- Speer · viewpoint · Glarus · ~21 km · Must-see
Things to see near Siebnen, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Siebnen
96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Chli Aubrig (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Chli Aubrig · viewpoint · Glarus · ~10 km · Must-see
- Planggenstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Zindlenspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~15 km · Must-see
- Federispitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ricken Pass · viewpoint · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Tweralpspitz · viewpoint · Glarus · ~20 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Siebnen
73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Alt-Rapperswil (6 km). Best time: october to february.
- Alt-Rapperswil · fort · March · ~6 km · Must-see
- Rapperswil Castle · fort · Zug · ~10 km · Must-see
- Freulerpalast · fort · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Alt Wädenswil Castle · fort · Zug · ~21 km · Must-see
- Iberg, Medieval Castle Ruins · fort · March · ~24 km · Must-see
- Wildenburg · fort · Zug · ~32 km · Must-see
Churches near Siebnen
44 churches within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Heilig Hüsli (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Heilig Hüsli · church · Zug · ~10 km · Must-see
- Liebfrauenkapelle · church · Zug · ~11 km · Must-see
- Kirche St. Meinrad · church · Höfe · ~12 km · Must-see
- Kloster Mariaburg · church · Glarus · ~19 km · Must-see
- Stadtkirche · church · Glarus · ~24 km · Must-see
- Wetzikon-Robenhausen · church · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
Museums near Siebnen
28 museums within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Enea Tree Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- Enea Tree Museum · museum · Glarus · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ritterhaus Bubikon · museum · Glarus · ~14 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus · museum · Glarus · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus Zug · museum · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Zytturm · museum · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Flieger-Flab-Museum · museum · Bezirk Uster · ~40 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Siebnen
12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon · lake · Zug · ~10 km · Must-see
- Obersee · lake · Glarus · ~16 km · Must-see
- Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~25 km · Must-see
- Katholische Kirche Alosen · lake · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
- Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~26 km · Must-see
- Wilersee · lake · Zug · ~26 km · Must-see
Parks near Siebnen
11 parks within 100 km of Siebnen. The closest is Knie's Kinderzoo (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Knie's Kinderzoo · park · Glarus · ~10 km · Must-see
- Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park · Zug · ~37 km · Must-see
- Villette Park · park · Zug · ~41 km · Must-see
- Belvoirpark · park · District Zurich · ~43 km · Must-see
- Rieterpark · park · District Zurich · ~43 km · Must-see
- Platzpromenade · park · District Zurich · ~44 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Siebnen
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.
- Start in Siebnen
- 7 km Enea Tree Museum · museum, Glarus
- 4 km Knie's Kinderzoo · park, Glarus
- 1 km Heilig Hüsli · church, Zug
- 6 km Alt-Rapperswil · heritage site, March
- 11 km Chli Aubrig · viewpoint, Glarus
- 10 km Back to Siebnen
Plan a longer trip from Siebnen — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Siebnen
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How to reach Siebnen
All places near Siebnen by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Raten - Raten · viewpoint · Zug · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kerenzerberg Römerweg · trek · Glarus · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gottschalkenberg - Bellevue · viewpoint · Zug · ~23 km · Must-see
- Nüenchamm · viewpoint · Glarus · ~24 km · Must-see
- Iberg, Medieval Castle Ruins · fort · March · ~24 km · Must-see
- Leiststock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~24 km · Must-see
- Stadtkirche · church · Glarus · ~24 km · Must-see
- Fronalpstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~25 km · Must-see
- Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus · museum · Glarus · ~25 km · Must-see
- Wetzikon-Robenhausen · church · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
- Katholische Kirche Alosen · lake · Zug · ~25 km · Must-see
- Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~26 km · Must-see
- Wilersee · lake · Zug · ~26 km · Must-see
- Schilt · viewpoint · Glarus · ~27 km · Must-see
- Siwellen · viewpoint · Glarus · ~27 km · Must-see
- Grosser Mythen · viewpoint · Zug · ~28 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Glarus · ~29 km · Must-see
- Schwarzstöckli · viewpoint · Glarus · ~29 km · Must-see
- Oberblegisee · lake · Glarus · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lochsite · sanctuary · Glarus · ~31 km · Must-see
- Gufelstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~31 km · Must-see
- Greifensee · lake · Zug · ~32 km · Must-see
- Wildenburg · fort · Zug · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bützistock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kloster Fischingen · church · Bezirk Münchwilen · ~34 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see
- Selun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~34 km · Must-see
- Hochwacht · viewpoint · Zug · ~34 km · Must-see
- Wilkethöchi · viewpoint · Bezirk Münchwilen · ~35 km · Must-see
- St. Verena · church · Zug · ~35 km · Must-see
- Paxmal · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~35 km · Must-see
- St. Martin · church · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Gandstock · viewpoint · Glarus · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kunsthaus Zug · museum · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Brisi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~36 km · Must-see
- Burg Zug · fort · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Zytturm · museum · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Rigi · viewpoint · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
- Höch Horn · viewpoint · Glarus · ~36 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Tödi · viewpoint · Glarus · ~51 km · Must-see
- Gauschla · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ebenalp · viewpoint · Bezirk Arbon · ~51 km · Must-see
- Biferten Glacier · viewpoint · Glarus · ~51 km · Must-see
- Piz Dado · viewpoint · Glarus · ~52 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Hohensax · fort · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~52 km · Must-see
- Schwalmis · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~52 km · Must-see
- Piz Urlaun · viewpoint · Glarus · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gonzen · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Schloss Appenzell · fort · St. Gallen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Appenzell Castle · museum · Bezirk Arbon · ~53 km · Must-see
- Neu-Habsburg Castle · fort · Zug · ~53 km · Must-see
- Hüser · viewpoint · Bezirk Arbon · ~53 km · Must-see
- Schloss Werdenberg · fort · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Buchs · church · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schloss Sargans · fort · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schloss Wart · fort · Bezirk Winterthur · ~54 km · Must-see
- Muri Abbey · attraction · Zug · ~55 km · Must-see
- Musenalp - Bärenfallen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Johanneskirche · church · Bezirk Weinfelden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Marienkapelle · church · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ruine Last · fort · Bezirk Weinfelden · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pizol Glacier · viewpoint · Glarus · ~55 km · Must-see
- Chilchlichopf · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Swiss Museum of Transport · museum · Zug · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hoh Brisen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kloster Maria-Rickenbach · church · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Artilleriewerk Magletsch · museum · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bendern - St. Peter · trek · Oberland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Richard-Wagner-Museum · museum · Zug · ~57 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Wartau · fort · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Burg Forstegg · fort · Wahlkreis Werdenberg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Zanaihorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Hoher Kasten · viewpoint · Bezirk Arbon · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kamor · viewpoint · Bezirk Arbon · ~58 km · Must-see
- Alpineum · museum · Zug · ~58 km · Must-see
- Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn · trek · Oberland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Gampriner Seele · lake · Unterland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Friedhofskapelle St. Johannes · church · Oberland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ruine Kindhausen · fort · Bezirk Baden · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 51 | 96 | Chli Aubrig (10 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 18 | 73 | Alt-Rapperswil (6 km) |
| Churches | 19 | 44 | Heilig Hüsli (10 km) |
| Museums | 13 | 28 | Enea Tree Museum (7 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 12 | Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (10 km) |
| Parks | 8 | 11 | Knie's Kinderzoo (10 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 7 | Frauenwinkel (11 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 7 | Kerenzerberg Römerweg (23 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 7 | Chinagarten Zürich (41 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 3 | Letzehof (66 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 2 | Ufenau (13 km) |
| Temples | 2 | 2 | Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (16 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Mahmood Mosque (39 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Drachenloch (60 km) |
Siebnen: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Siebnen?
Alt-Rapperswil (heritage site, about 6 km), Enea Tree Museum (museum, about 7 km), Knie's Kinderzoo (park, about 10 km), Chli Aubrig (viewpoint, about 10 km), Heilig Hüsli (church, about 10 km), Rapperswil Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Siebnen?
130 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 13 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Siebnen?
Chli Aubrig, about 10 km by road; Planggenstock (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Siebnen?
Alt-Rapperswil, about 6 km by road; Rapperswil Castle (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Siebnen?
Heilig Hüsli, about 10 km by road; Liebfrauenkapelle (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Siebnen?
Start in Siebnen, visit Enea Tree Museum, then Knie's Kinderzoo, then Heilig Hüsli, then Alt-Rapperswil, then Chli Aubrig, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Siebnen?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Siebnen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Siebnen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.