Maloja district, Grisons, Switzerland

Places to visit near Zuoz

Zuoz is a town in Maloja district, Grisons, Switzerland, home to about 1,209 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 178 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Tuor Planta (1 km), Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna (1 km) and Ruina da Guardaval (3 km).

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Zuoz, Grisons
Zuoz, Maloja district, Grisons, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zuoz at a glance

Location
Maloja district, Grisons, Switzerland
Population
about 1,209
Coordinates
46.6021° N, 9.9596° E
Places within 50 km
248 (248 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Zuoz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zuoz: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zuoz

200 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zuoz. The closest is Piz Griatschouls (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Zuoz

39 churches within 100 km of Zuoz. The closest is Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zuoz

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zuoz. The closest is Tuor Planta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Zuoz

10 museums within 100 km of Zuoz. The closest is La Tuor (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zuoz

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zuoz. The closest is Lago di Livigno (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lago di Livigno · lake · Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lej Nair · lake · Maloja · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Lej Nair · lake · Maloja · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Lej da la Tscheppa · lake · Maloja · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Davosersee · lake · Prättigau/Davos · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Lai Neir · lake · Albula/Alvra · ~32 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Zuoz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zuoz
  2. 1 km Tuor Planta · heritage site, Maloja
  3. 1 km Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna · church, Maloja
  4. 4 km Piz Griatschouls · viewpoint, Maloja
  5. 6 km Ruina da Guardaval · heritage site, Maloja
  6. 4 km Piz Mezzaun · viewpoint, Maloja
  7. 5 km Back to Zuoz

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From travellers near Zuoz

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How to reach Zuoz

    All places near Zuoz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zuoz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints178200Piz Griatschouls (4 km)
    Churches2939Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2035Tuor Planta (1 km)
    Museums810La Tuor (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1010Lago di Livigno (22 km)
    Treks11Morteratsch-Pontresina (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parc Ela (26 km)
    Caves11Kulthöhle Zillis (50 km)
    Other attractions01Brusio Spiral Viaduct (51 km)

    Zuoz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zuoz?

    Tuor Planta (heritage site, about 1 km), Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna (church, about 1 km), Ruina da Guardaval (heritage site, about 3 km), Piz Griatschouls (viewpoint, about 4 km), Piz Mezzaun (viewpoint, about 5 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 5 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 178 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zuoz?

    Piz Griatschouls, about 4 km by road; Piz Mezzaun (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zuoz?

    Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna, about 1 km by road; Reformierte Kirche (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zuoz?

    Tuor Planta, about 1 km by road; Ruina da Guardaval (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zuoz?

    Start in Zuoz, visit Tuor Planta, then Baselgia Catolica Santa Chatrigna, then Piz Griatschouls, then Ruina da Guardaval, then Piz Mezzaun, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zuoz?

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

    Towns near Zuoz

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