Aargau, Switzerland

Places to visit near Wikon

Wikon is a town in Aargau, Switzerland, home to about 1,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Aarburg Castle (10 km), Former St. Urban's Abbey (13 km) and Wat Srinagarindravararam (13 km).

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Wikon at a glance

Location
Aargau, Switzerland
Population
about 1,218
Coordinates
47.2634° N, 7.9680° E
Places within 50 km
105 (105 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 Wikon

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Forts & heritage near Wikon

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Aarburg Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wikon

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Wisenberg (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hinteri Egg · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Passwanghöhe · viewpoint · Basel-City · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Wikon

42 churches within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Schlössli Aarau (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Wikon

41 museums within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Stapferhaus (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wikon

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Boniswiler Ried (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wikon

12 parks within 100 km of Wikon. The closest is Königsfelden (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wikon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wikon
  2. 13 km Wat Srinagarindravararam · Buddhist site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  3. 6 km Ruine Chienberg · heritage site, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  4. 4 km Frohburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  5. 8 km Aarburg Castle · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  6. 20 km Grünenberg Castle Ruin · heritage site, Amtei Thal-Gäu
  7. 16 km Back to Wikon

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How to reach Wikon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wikon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage49100Aarburg Castle (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1660Wisenberg (21 km)
    Churches1242Schlössli Aarau (20 km)
    Museums1341Stapferhaus (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Boniswiler Ried (23 km)
    Parks312Königsfelden (38 km)
    Other attractions39Former St. Urban's Abbey (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Strandbad Sursee (19 km)
    Caves13Tschamberhöhle (47 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Werdinsel (52 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (59 km)
    Treks01Walenpfad (71 km)

    Wikon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wikon?

    Aarburg Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Former St. Urban's Abbey (attraction, about 13 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Ruine Chienberg (heritage site, about 14 km), Grünenberg Castle Ruin (heritage site, about 16 km), Frohburg Castle (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 13 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wikon?

    Aarburg Castle, about 10 km by road; Ruine Chienberg (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wikon?

    Wisenberg, about 21 km by road; Geissflue (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wikon?

    Schlössli Aarau, about 20 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wikon?

    Start in Wikon, visit Wat Srinagarindravararam, then Ruine Chienberg, then Frohburg Castle, then Aarburg Castle, then Grünenberg Castle Ruin, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wikon?

    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 Wikon

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