Zug district, Zug, Switzerland

Places to visit near Stäfa

Stäfa is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland, home to about 5,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Alt Wädenswil Castle (5 km), Ufenau (6 km) and Kirche St. Meinrad (8 km).

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Stäfa, Zug
Stäfa, Zug district, Zug, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stäfa at a glance

Location
Zug district, Zug, Switzerland
Population
about 5,737
Coordinates
47.2425° N, 8.7234° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Stäfa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stäfa: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stäfa

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Höhronen (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Stäfa

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Alt Wädenswil Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stäfa

38 churches within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Kirche St. Meinrad (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Stäfa

26 museums within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Ritterhaus Bubikon (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stäfa

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Frauenwinkel (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stäfa

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stäfa. The closest is Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Stäfa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stäfa
  2. 5 km Alt Wädenswil Castle · heritage site, Zug
  3. 9 km Kirche St. Meinrad · church, Höfe
  4. 2 km Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon · lake, Zug
  5. 1 km Frauenwinkel · nature spot, Zug
  6. 2 km Ufenau · river spot, Zug
  7. 6 km Back to Stäfa

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From travellers near Stäfa

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    All places near Stäfa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stäfa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3086Höhronen (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2181Alt Wädenswil Castle (5 km)
    Churches2138Kirche St. Meinrad (8 km)
    Museums1826Ritterhaus Bubikon (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Frauenwinkel (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (9 km)
    Parks811Knie's Kinderzoo (10 km)
    Other attractions57Chinagarten Zürich (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ufenau (6 km)
    Treks13Kerenzerberg Römerweg (42 km)
    Buddhist sites13Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (49 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (21 km)
    Waterfalls01Rhine Falls (61 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (70 km)

    Stäfa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stäfa?

    Alt Wädenswil Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Ufenau (river spot, about 6 km), Kirche St. Meinrad (church, about 8 km), Frauenwinkel (nature spot, about 8 km), Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon (lake, about 9 km), Liebfrauenkapelle (church, about 9 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 18 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stäfa?

    Höhronen, about 12 km by road; Gottschalkenberg - Bellevue (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stäfa?

    Alt Wädenswil Castle, about 5 km by road; Rapperswil Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stäfa?

    Kirche St. Meinrad, about 8 km by road; Liebfrauenkapelle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stäfa?

    Start in Stäfa, visit Alt Wädenswil Castle, then Kirche St. Meinrad, then Vögele Cultural Center Pfäffikon, then Frauenwinkel, then Ufenau, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stäfa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Stäfa

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