Wahlen, Basel-CityNeu-Thierstein CastleBlauensteinPfeffingen CastleSchelten PassChâteau du LandskronDorneck Castle
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Wahlen

Wahlen is a town in Basel-City district, Basel-City, Switzerland of about 1,383 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 49 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Neu-Thierstein Castle, Blauenstein and Pfeffingen Castle.

47.4023° N, 7.5151° EPop. 1,383

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Neu-Thierstein Castle, heritage site near Wahlen
Must-see

Neu-Thierstein Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Blauenstein, heritage site near Wahlen
Must-see

Blauenstein

Heritage site · 10 km · Amtei Dorneck-Thierstein

Pfeffingen Castle, heritage site near Wahlen
Must-see

Pfeffingen Castle

Heritage site · 10 km

Places near Wahlen by type

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One day from Wahlen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:38 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wahlen
  2. Blauensteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château du Landskronheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dorneck Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pfeffingen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Schelten Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Wahlen
Today’s loopWahlenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wahlen?

Neu-Thierstein Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Blauenstein (heritage site, about 10 km), Pfeffingen Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Schelten Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km), Angenstein Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Château du Landskron (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

130 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Wahlen?

Neu-Thierstein Castle, about 3 km by road; Blauenstein (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wahlen?

Chapelle Saint-Brice, about 16 km by road; Leonhardskirche (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wahlen?

Start in Wahlen, visit Blauenstein, then Château du Landskron, then Dorneck Castle, then Pfeffingen Castle, then Schelten Pass, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.