Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
Places to visit near Trub
Trub is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland, home to about 1,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 0 churches. The must-see places are Emmental (10 km), Beichle (11 km) and UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (13 km).

Trub at a glance
- Location
- Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Population
- about 1,503
- Coordinates
- 46.9417° N, 7.8800° E
- Places within 50 km
- 81 (81 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 museums and churches
Top places to visit near Trub
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Trub: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- EmmentalHills · LucerneMust-see
- BeichleHills · LucerneMust-see
- UNESCO Biosphere EntlebuchWildlife · LucerneMust-see
- FarnerenHills · LucerneMust-see
- Ruine Alt-SignauForts · Bernese Mittelland administrative regionMust-see
- Burg Neu-SignauForts · Bernese Mittelland administrative regionMust-see
- Trachselwald CastleForts · Amtei Bucheggberg-WasseramtMust-see
- BlasenfluhHills · Bernese Mittelland administrative regionMust-see
- Schallenberg PassHills · LucerneMust-see
- SchafmattHills · LucerneMust-see
- RenggHills · Amtei Olten-GösgenMust-see
- Glaubenberg PassHills · NidwaldenMust-see
More places near Trub
- Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Stäfeliflue · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~27 km · Must-see
- Arnihaaggen · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
- Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Augstmatthorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~28 km · Must-see
- Burgdorf Castle · museum · District de Delémont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Franz Gertsch Museum · museum · District de Delémont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Gemmenalphorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sigriswiler Rothorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~31 km · Must-see
- Burgfeldstand · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~32 km · Must-see
- Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~32 km · Must-see
Things to see near Trub, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Trub
130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trub. The closest is Emmental (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Emmental · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~10 km · Must-see
- Beichle · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~11 km · Must-see
- Farneren · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~15 km · Must-see
- Blasenfluh · viewpoint · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Schallenberg Pass · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~18 km · Must-see
- Schafmatt · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~18 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Trub
79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trub. The closest is Ruine Alt-Signau (16 km). Best time: october to february.
- Ruine Alt-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Burg Neu-Signau · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Trachselwald Castle · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~17 km · Must-see
- Schloss Wil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Burgstelle Diessenberg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schloss Worb · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~30 km · Must-see
Museums near Trub
28 museums within 100 km of Trub. The closest is Burgdorf Castle (29 km). Best time: year-round.
- Burgdorf Castle · museum · District de Delémont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Franz Gertsch Museum · museum · District de Delémont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kunstmuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Museum Bruder Klaus · museum · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
- Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Panzermuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
Churches near Trub
16 churches within 100 km of Trub. The closest is Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (52 km). Best time: year-round.
- Kloster Maria-Rickenbach · church · Nidwalden · ~52 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Kulm · ~55 km · Must-see
- Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz · church · Zug · ~64 km · Must-see
- Schlössli Aarau · church · Bezirk Sissach · ~65 km · Must-see
- Burg Biel · church · District de Moutier · ~66 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Bremgarten · ~68 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Trub
8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Trub. The closest is Lake Sarnen (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~33 km · Must-see
- Strandbad Sursee · lake · Lucerne · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bannalpsee · lake · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~60 km · Must-see
- Oeschinen Lake · lake · Oberwallis · ~63 km · Must-see
- Katholische Kirche Alosen · lake · Zug · ~77 km · Must-see
Parks near Trub
8 parks within 100 km of Trub. The closest is BärenPark Bern (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- BärenPark Bern · park · Sensebezirk · ~40 km · Must-see
- Tropenhaus Frutigen · park · Oberwallis · ~53 km · Must-see
- Villette Park · park · Zug · ~64 km · Must-see
- Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau · park · Zug · ~66 km · Must-see
- Königsfelden · park · Bezirk Brugg · ~81 km · Must-see
- Rieterpark · park · District Zurich · ~84 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Trub
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.
- Start in Trub
- 10 km Emmental · viewpoint, Lucerne
- 6 km Ruine Alt-Signau · heritage site, Bernese Mittelland administrative region
- 24 km Beichle · viewpoint, Lucerne
- 4 km UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch · nature spot, Lucerne
- 5 km Farneren · viewpoint, Lucerne
- 15 km Back to Trub
Plan a longer trip from Trub — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Trub
No traveller has reported from around Trub yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Trub
All places near Trub by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Grünenberg Castle Ruin · fort · Amtei Thal-Gäu · ~33 km · Must-see
- Lake Sarnen · lake · Nidwalden · ~33 km · Must-see
- Niederhorn · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~34 km · Must-see
- Schloss Thun · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Kunstmuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Altes Schloss Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ruine Alt Oberhofen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Brünig Pass · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~35 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hünegg · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Uttigen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Museum Bruder Klaus · museum · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
- Klimsenkapelle · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
- Museum Für Uhren Und Mechanische Musik · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Burg Gerzensee · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Panzermuseum Thun · museum · Oberland administrative region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Güpfi · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ruine Kramburg · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Weissenau Castle · fort · Lucerne · ~38 km · Must-see
- Grave of Paul Klee · museum · Sensebezirk · ~38 km · Must-see
- Strandbad Sursee · lake · Lucerne · ~40 km · Must-see
- Schynige Platte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bear Pit · attraction · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~40 km · Must-see
- BärenPark Bern · park · Sensebezirk · ~40 km · Must-see
- Pfaffenloch · cave · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Former St. Urban's Abbey · attraction · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~41 km · Must-see
- Einsteinhaus · museum · Sensebezirk · ~41 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hofwil · fort · Bernese Mittelland administrative region · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hochstollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~41 km · Must-see
- Schloss Amsoldingen · fort · Oberland administrative region · ~41 km · Must-see
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen · museum · Nidwalden · ~42 km · Must-see
- First · viewpoint · Lucerne · ~42 km · Must-see
- Reichenbach Falls · waterfall · Nidwalden · ~43 km · Must-see
- Stiftung Rosengart · museum · Zug · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kapellbrücke · attraction · Lucerne · ~43 km · Must-see
- Glogghüs · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~44 km · Must-see
- Aarwangen Castle · fort · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~44 km · Must-see
- Stanserhorn · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~44 km · Must-see
- Alpineum · museum · Zug · ~44 km · Must-see
- Schlösschen Buchegg · fort · Amtei Bucheggberg-Wasseramt · ~45 km · Must-see
- Richard-Wagner-Museum · museum · Zug · ~45 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Neu Bechburg · fort · Bezirk Waldenburg · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kloster Maria-Rickenbach · church · Nidwalden · ~52 km · Must-see
- Trümmelbach Falls · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~52 km · Must-see
- Allmendhubel · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~52 km · Must-see
- Jochpass - Graustock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gross Walenstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rot Nollen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Walenpfad · trek · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Aarburg Castle · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tropenhaus Frutigen · park · Oberwallis · ~53 km · Must-see
- Solothurn (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · museum · Bezirk Laufen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bannalpsee · lake · Nidwalden · ~53 km · Must-see
- Balm Ruins · fort · Bezirk Laufen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Schilthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mürrenbachfall · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Musenalp - Bärenfallen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~54 km · Must-see
- Grasburg Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~54 km · Must-see
- Jochstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mönch · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~54 km · Must-see
- Reformierte Kirche · church · Bezirk Kulm · ~55 km · Must-see
- Neu-Falkenstein Castle · fort · Basel-City · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ochsen · viewpoint · Sensebezirk · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ägelmoos · fort · Bezirk Kulm · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hoh Brisen · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~56 km · Must-see
- Weissenstein Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Laufen · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rotstöckli · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
- Jungfrau · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~57 km · Must-see
- Titlis Glacier · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ruine Chienberg · fort · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~58 km · Must-see
- Schwalmis · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~58 km · Must-see
- Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site · Amtei Olten-Gösgen · ~59 km · Must-see
- Wissberg · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~60 km · Must-see
- Triftgletscher (Gadmen) · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~60 km · Must-see
- Boniswiler Ried · sanctuary · Bezirk Lenzburg · ~60 km · Must-see
- Blausee · lake · Oberwallis · ~60 km · Must-see
- Burg Hünenberg · fort · Zug · ~61 km · Must-see
- Frohburg Castle · fort · Bezirk Sissach · ~61 km · Must-see
- Laupen Castle · fort · Sensebezirk · ~61 km · Must-see
- Wissigstock · viewpoint · Nidwalden · ~61 km · Must-see
- Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~61 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 34 | 130 | Emmental (10 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 22 | 79 | Ruine Alt-Signau (16 km) |
| Museums | 15 | 28 | Burgdorf Castle (29 km) |
| Churches | 0 | 16 | Kloster Maria-Rickenbach (52 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 2 | 8 | Lake Sarnen (33 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 8 | BärenPark Bern (40 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 7 | Bear Pit (40 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 6 | Reichenbach Falls (43 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 5 | UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (13 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 2 | Walenpfad (53 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 2 | Wat Srinagarindravararam (59 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Pfaffenloch (40 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (79 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 1 | Werdinsel (86 km) |
Trub: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Trub?
Emmental (viewpoint, about 10 km), Beichle (viewpoint, about 11 km), UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (nature spot, about 13 km), Farneren (viewpoint, about 15 km), Ruine Alt-Signau (heritage site, about 16 km), Burg Neu-Signau (heritage site, about 17 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Trub?
81 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Trub?
Emmental, about 10 km by road; Beichle (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Trub?
Ruine Alt-Signau, about 16 km by road; Burg Neu-Signau (17 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Trub?
Burgdorf Castle, about 29 km by road; Franz Gertsch Museum (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Trub?
Start in Trub, visit Emmental, then Ruine Alt-Signau, then Beichle, then UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, then Farneren, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Trub?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.
Towns near Trub
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- Places near Escholzmatt · 6 km
- Places near Langnau · 9 km
- Places near Eggiwil · 12 km
- Places near Schüpfheim · 13 km
- Places near Lauperswil · 13 km
- Places near Signau · 15 km
- Places near Flühli · 15 km
- Places near Rüderswil · 16 km
- Places near Luthern · 16 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Trub’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Trub on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.