Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Visp

Visp is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 6,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 167 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Boniger See (6 km), Moosalp Panoramaweg (6 km) and Gärsthorn (8 km).

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

Visp at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 6,576
Coordinates
46.2937° N, 7.8815° E
Places within 50 km
213 (213 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 Visp

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

  • Chistehorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stockhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Strahlhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hohgleifa · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Signalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ergischhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Distelhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Simplon Pass · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Seetalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tschingel · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Visp, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Visp

241 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Moosalp Panoramaweg (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Moosalp Panoramaweg · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Gärsthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wiwannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Spitzhorli · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Alpjuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tieregghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Visp

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Boniger See (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Visp

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Ruine Gestelnburg (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Visp

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Tschingel (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Visp

5 churches within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Felsenkirche St. Michael (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Visp

5 museums within 100 km of Visp. The closest is Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Visp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Visp
  2. 6 km Boniger See · lake, Oberwallis
  3. 1 km Moosalp Panoramaweg · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  4. 8 km Felsenkirche St. Michael · church, Oberwallis
  5. 1 km Burgkirche · church, Oberwallis
  6. 12 km Gärsthorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  7. 8 km Back to Visp

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From travellers near Visp

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How to reach Visp

    All places near Visp by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Breitlauihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Riederhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Steitalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lonzahörner · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Wyssegga · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Turtmanntal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Sparruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Färichhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Lammenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Punta di Terrarossa / Wasenhorn · viewpoint · Aosta Valley · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Festihorn Mitte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Pletschuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Inner Rothorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Wasuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Brunnethorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Jegihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Bortelsee · lake · Aosta Valley · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzsee · lake · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Balfrin · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Torrenthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Schinhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong · museum · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Majinghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ferdenrothorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Bella Tola · viewpoint · Valais central · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Punta del Rebbio · viewpoint · Aosta Valley · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kirche · church · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Leuk · fort · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Saastal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Inners Barrhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Petersgrat · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Dirruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ulrichshorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lago d'Avino · lake · Aosta Valley · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hille Glacier · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Tällihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Le Toûno · viewpoint · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Stecknadelhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Visp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints167241Moosalp Panoramaweg (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1920Boniger See (6 km)
    Forts & heritage914Ruine Gestelnburg (10 km)
    Waterfalls56Tschingel (16 km)
    Churches55Felsenkirche St. Michael (8 km)
    Museums45Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (23 km)
    Parks22Happyland (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Valle Devero (39 km)
    Other attractions11Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (47 km)
    Treks01Via Alpina Red R103 (58 km)

    Visp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Visp?

    Boniger See (lake, about 6 km), Moosalp Panoramaweg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gärsthorn (viewpoint, about 8 km), Felsenkirche St. Michael (church, about 8 km), Burgkirche (church, about 8 km), Wiwannihorn (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    213 places on Spotwander: 167 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Visp?

    Moosalp Panoramaweg, about 6 km by road; Gärsthorn (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Visp?

    Boniger See, about 6 km by road; Bortelsee (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Visp?

    Ruine Gestelnburg, about 10 km by road; Old and New Stockalper Palace (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Visp?

    Start in Visp, visit Boniger See, then Moosalp Panoramaweg, then Felsenkirche St. Michael, then Burgkirche, then Gärsthorn, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Visp?

    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 Visp

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