District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland

Places to visit near Weiningen

Weiningen is a town in District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland, home to about 1,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Werdinsel (5 km), Kirche Höngg (6 km) and Ruine Kindhausen (8 km).

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Weiningen, Zurich
Weiningen, District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weiningen at a glance

Location
District Zurich district, Zurich, Switzerland
Population
about 1,753
Coordinates
47.4202° N, 8.4364° E
Places within 50 km
137 (137 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 Weiningen

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

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Forts & heritage near Weiningen

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is Ruine Kindhausen (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weiningen

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is Lägernsattel (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lägernsattel · viewpoint · Schaffhausen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Albis Pass · viewpoint · Zug · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Vitibuck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rigi · viewpoint · Zug · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hauenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~38 km · Must-see

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Churches near Weiningen

35 churches within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is Kirche Höngg (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Weiningen

24 museums within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is MoneyMuseum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weiningen

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is Volière (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Weiningen

12 parks within 100 km of Weiningen. The closest is Gustav-Ammann-Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Weiningen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weiningen
  2. 9 km Gustav-Ammann-Park · park, District Zurich
  3. 2 km Irchelpark · park, District Zurich
  4. 4 km Kirche Höngg · church, District Zurich
  5. 1 km Werdinsel · river spot, District Zurich
  6. 11 km Ruine Kindhausen · heritage site, Bezirk Baden
  7. 8 km Back to Weiningen

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How to reach Weiningen

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    Within 15 km of Weiningen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weiningen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage48115Ruine Kindhausen (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1456Lägernsattel (11 km)
    Churches2235Kirche Höngg (6 km)
    Museums1824MoneyMuseum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens918Volière (12 km)
    Parks912Gustav-Ammann-Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Greifensee (25 km)
    Other attractions47Fernsehturm Uetliberg (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Werdinsel (5 km)
    Caves04Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) (51 km)
    Buddhist sites23Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (12 km)
    Temples22Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahmood Mosque (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (40 km)
    Treks01Hegaukreuz - Duchtlingen Kirche (62 km)

    Weiningen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weiningen?

    Werdinsel (river spot, about 5 km), Kirche Höngg (church, about 6 km), Ruine Kindhausen (heritage site, about 8 km), Gustav-Ammann-Park (park, about 9 km), Irchelpark (park, about 11 km), Fernsehturm Uetliberg (attraction, about 11 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 18 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weiningen?

    Ruine Kindhausen, about 8 km by road; Manegg Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weiningen?

    Lägernsattel, about 11 km by road; Albis Pass (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Weiningen?

    Kirche Höngg, about 6 km by road; Augustinerkirche (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weiningen?

    Start in Weiningen, visit Gustav-Ammann-Park, then Irchelpark, then Kirche Höngg, then Werdinsel, then Ruine Kindhausen, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weiningen?

    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 Weiningen

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