Region Viamala district, Grisons, Switzerland

Places to visit near Tamins

Tamins is a town in Region Viamala district, Grisons, Switzerland, home to about 1,160 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Kunkels Pass (4 km), Canaschal Castle (4 km) and Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (11 km).

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Tamins, Grisons
Tamins, Region Viamala district, Grisons, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tamins at a glance

Location
Region Viamala district, Grisons, Switzerland
Population
about 1,160
Coordinates
46.8296° N, 9.4065° E
Places within 50 km
182 (182 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 Tamins

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

176 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Kunkels Pass (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kunkels Pass · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Chilchlichopf · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Zanaihorn · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Gürgaletsch · viewpoint · Wahlkreis Sarganserland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Lenzerheide · viewpoint · Plessur · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Piz Scalottas · viewpoint · Albula/Alvra · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tamins

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Canaschal Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tamins

41 churches within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tamins

9 museums within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Drachenlochmuseum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tamins

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Stausee Steg (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Stausee Steg · lake · Oberland · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Davosersee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Oberblegisee · lake · Glarus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Spaneggsee · lake · Glarus · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzsee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Talalpsee · lake · Glarus · ~45 km · Must-see

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Treks near Tamins

5 treks within 100 km of Tamins. The closest is Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tamins

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tamins
  2. 11 km Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena · church, Region Viamala
  3. 1 km Ruine Alt-Süns · heritage site, Region Viamala
  4. 13 km Canaschal Castle · heritage site, Glarus
  5. 14 km Drachenlochmuseum · museum, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  6. 8 km Kunkels Pass · viewpoint, Wahlkreis Sarganserland
  7. 4 km Back to Tamins

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From travellers near Tamins

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How to reach Tamins

    All places near Tamins by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tamins by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints102176Kunkels Pass (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3749Canaschal Castle (4 km)
    Churches2141Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (11 km)
    Museums79Drachenlochmuseum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Stausee Steg (42 km)
    Treks45Balzers - Maels - Ellhorn (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Lochsite (38 km)
    Caves22Drachenloch (13 km)
    Other attractions01Disentis Abbey (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Letzehof (58 km)
    Parks01Schwimmbad Felsenau (58 km)

    Tamins: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tamins?

    Kunkels Pass (viewpoint, about 4 km), Canaschal Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena (church, about 11 km), Ruine Alt-Süns (heritage site, about 12 km), Drachenlochmuseum (museum, about 12 km), Bündner Kunstmuseum (museum, about 12 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 7 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tamins?

    Kunkels Pass, about 4 km by road; Chilchlichopf (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tamins?

    Canaschal Castle, about 4 km by road; Ruine Alt-Süns (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tamins?

    Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena, about 11 km by road; Villa Planta, Chur (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tamins?

    Start in Tamins, visit Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena, then Ruine Alt-Süns, then Canaschal Castle, then Drachenlochmuseum, then Kunkels Pass, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tamins?

    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 Tamins

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