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Stans

Stans is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland of about 7,475 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Stanserhorn, Kloster Maria-Rickenbach and Musenalp - Bärenfallen.

46.9581° N, 8.3661° EPop. 7,475

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Stans

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:35 pm

53 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 Stans
  2. Neu-Habsburg Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Richard-Wagner-Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Klimsenkapelleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Stanserhornviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Kloster Maria-Rickenbachchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Stans
Today’s loopStansStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stans?

Stanserhorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (church, about 7 km), Musenalp - Bärenfallen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Klimsenkapelle (viewpoint, about 11 km), Neu-Habsburg Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Richard-Wagner-Museum (museum, about 12 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 7 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stans?

Stanserhorn, about 5 km by road; Musenalp - Bärenfallen (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Stans?

Neu-Habsburg Castle, about 12 km by road; Burg Seedorf (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stans?

Start in Stans, visit Neu-Habsburg Castle, then Richard-Wagner-Museum, then Klimsenkapelle, then Stanserhorn, then Kloster Maria-Rickenbach, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.