Bezirk Uster district, Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Uster

Uster is a town in Bezirk Uster district, Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 23,279 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Greifensee (4 km), Wetzikon-Robenhausen (6 km) and Flieger-Flab-Museum (11 km).

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Uster, Zurich
Uster, Bezirk Uster district, Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uster at a glance

Location
Bezirk Uster district, Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 23,279
Coordinates
47.3471° N, 8.7209° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Uster

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

  • Predigerkirche · church · District Zurich · ~17 km · Must-see
  • MoneyMuseum · museum · Bezirk Frauenfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Wasserkirche · museum · Bezirk Frauenfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ganymed · attraction · District Zurich · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Galerie Gmurzynska · museum · District Zurich · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Augustinerkirche · church · District Zurich · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Volière · sanctuary · District Zurich · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Irchelpark · park · Bezirk Frauenfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Platzpromenade · park · District Zurich · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Belvoirpark · park · District Zurich · ~18 km · Must-see
  • FIFA Museum · museum · Zug · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rieterpark · park · District Zurich · ~18 km · Must-see

Things to see near Uster, by type

Forts & heritage near Uster

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Kyburg Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uster

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Albis Pass (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Uster

41 churches within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Wetzikon-Robenhausen (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Uster

28 museums within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Flieger-Flab-Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Uster

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Uster

12 parks within 100 km of Uster. The closest is Irchelpark (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Uster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uster
  2. 4 km Greifensee · lake, Zug
  3. 10 km Mahmood Mosque · mosque, Zug
  4. 4 km Zürich Zoo · church, Bezirk Frauenfeld
  5. 6 km Flieger-Flab-Museum · museum, Bezirk Uster
  6. 16 km Wetzikon-Robenhausen · church, Zug
  7. 6 km Back to Uster

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From travellers near Uster

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How to reach Uster

    All places near Uster by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4198Kyburg Castle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1663Albis Pass (21 km)
    Churches2041Wetzikon-Robenhausen (6 km)
    Museums1728Flieger-Flab-Museum (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens617Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (15 km)
    Parks1012Irchelpark (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Greifensee (4 km)
    Other attractions57Chinagarten Zürich (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Ufenau (19 km)
    Buddhist sites23Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (41 km)
    Treks13Kerenzerberg Römerweg (50 km)
    Temples22Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (14 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (47 km)
    Caves01Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (55 km)

    Uster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uster?

    Greifensee (lake, about 4 km), Wetzikon-Robenhausen (church, about 6 km), Flieger-Flab-Museum (museum, about 11 km), Mahmood Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Zürich Zoo (church, about 15 km), Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple (temple, about 15 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 17 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uster?

    Kyburg Castle, about 16 km by road; Alt Wädenswil Castle (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uster?

    Albis Pass, about 21 km by road; Höhronen (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Uster?

    Wetzikon-Robenhausen, about 6 km by road; Zürich Zoo (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uster?

    Start in Uster, visit Greifensee, then Mahmood Mosque, then Zürich Zoo, then Flieger-Flab-Museum, then Wetzikon-Robenhausen, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uster?

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

    Towns near Uster

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