Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Turtmann

Turtmann is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 1,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 184 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tschingel (2 km), Ergischhorn (5 km) and Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (6 km).

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Turtmann, Valais/Wallis
Turtmann, Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Turtmann at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 1,025
Coordinates
46.3003° N, 7.7020° E
Places within 50 km
233 (233 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Turtmann

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Turtmann: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Turtmann

  • Bella Tola · viewpoint · Valais central · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Illhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Felsenkirche St. Michael · church · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burgkirche · church · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Chistehorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Torrenthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Wannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Majinghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Augstbordhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hohgleifa · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gemmi Luftseilbahn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Le Toûno · viewpoint · Valais central · ~14 km · Must-see

Things to see near Turtmann, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Turtmann

240 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Turtmann. The closest is Ergischhorn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ergischhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Brunnethorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Signalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Turtmanntal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Pletschuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Turtmann

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

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Forts & heritage near Turtmann

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Turtmann. The closest is Schloss Leuk (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Turtmann

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Turtmann. The closest is Tschingel (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Turtmann

5 museums within 100 km of Turtmann. The closest is Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Turtmann

5 churches within 100 km of Turtmann. The closest is Kirche (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Turtmann

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Turtmann
  2. 5 km Ergischhorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  3. 6 km Tschingel · waterfall, Oberwallis
  4. 6 km Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong · museum, Oberwallis
  5. 1 km Kirche · church, Oberwallis
  6. 1 km Schloss Leuk · heritage site, Oberwallis
  7. 7 km Back to Turtmann

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From travellers near Turtmann

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How to reach Turtmann

    All places near Turtmann by distance

    Within 15 km of Turtmann

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Château de Muzot · fort · Valais central · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Le Boudry · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Trubelstock · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Hirsihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Rinderhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Wiwannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Balmhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • The Wine Museum · museum · Valais central · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sparruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lämmerensee · lake · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Festihorn Mitte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Tieregghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Wasuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Frilihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Tour de Chalais · fort · Valais central · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Crêt du Midi · viewpoint · Valais central · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Steghorngletscher · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Stockhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mont Bonvin · viewpoint · Valais central · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzgrätli · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Inners Barrhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Plaine Morte-Les Violettes · viewpoint · Valais central · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Roc d'Orzival · viewpoint · Valais central · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Gärsthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bellalui · viewpoint · Valais central · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Alpjuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Les Diablons · viewpoint · Valais central · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Lac de Chermignon · lake · Valais central · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Distelhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Gasterental · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Strahlhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Seetalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Breitlauihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Brunegggletscher · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Turtmanngletscher · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Corne de Sorebois · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lac d'Icogne · lake · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mont Noble · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Happyland · park · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Turtmann by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints184240Ergischhorn (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1920Schwarzsee (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1315Schloss Leuk (7 km)
    Waterfalls55Tschingel (2 km)
    Museums35Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (6 km)
    Churches55Kirche (7 km)
    Parks22Happyland (24 km)
    Treks12Via Alpina Red R103 (42 km)
    Caves11Swiss Fort Knox I (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Valle Devero (56 km)

    Turtmann: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Turtmann?

    Tschingel (waterfall, about 2 km), Ergischhorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (museum, about 6 km), Kirche (church, about 7 km), Schloss Leuk (heritage site, about 7 km), Brunnethorn (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    233 places on Spotwander: 184 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turtmann?

    Ergischhorn, about 5 km by road; Brunnethorn (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Turtmann?

    Schwarzsee, about 9 km by road; Boniger See (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Turtmann?

    Schloss Leuk, about 7 km by road; Ruine Gestelnburg (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Turtmann?

    Start in Turtmann, visit Ergischhorn, then Tschingel, then Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong, then Kirche, then Schloss Leuk, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Turtmann?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Turtmann

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