Sissach, Basel-CityBischofstein CastleRuine FarnsburgWildenstein CastleRuins AltenbergRuine HomburgAugusta Raurica
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Sissach

Sissach is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland of about 5,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 66 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 churches. The must-see places are Bischofstein Castle, Ruine Farnsburg and Wildenstein Castle.

47.4641° N, 7.8089° EPop. 5,873

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bischofstein Castle, heritage site near Sissach
Must-see

Bischofstein Castle

Heritage site · 2 km

Ruine Farnsburg, heritage site near Sissach
Must-see

Ruine Farnsburg

Heritage site · 7 km · Bezirk Sissach

Wildenstein Castle, heritage site near Sissach
Must-see

Wildenstein Castle

Heritage site · 8 km

Places near Sissach by type

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One day from Sissach

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sissach
  2. Ruine Farnsburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Frohburg Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ruine Homburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Wildenstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ruins Altenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sissach
Today’s loopSissachStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sissach?

Bischofstein Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Ruine Farnsburg (heritage site, about 7 km), Wildenstein Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Ruins Altenberg (heritage site, about 9 km), Ruine Homburg (heritage site, about 10 km), Wisenberg (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 19 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Sissach?

Bischofstein Castle, about 2 km by road; Ruine Farnsburg (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sissach?

Wisenberg, about 11 km by road; Geissflue (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sissach?

Start in Sissach, visit Ruine Farnsburg, then Frohburg Castle, then Ruine Homburg, then Wildenstein Castle, then Ruins Altenberg, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.