Flachsee

#284 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Flachsee is an artificial lake on the Reuss at Rottenschwil, south of Bremgarten in the Aargau region of Switzerland. The reservoir was formed after the construction of the dam in 1975 at Bremgarten-Zufikon. The lake's surface area is 72 ha. ()

Alternative names: Area: 177.92 acres (0.278 mi²)Maximum depth: 23 ftElevation: 1237 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°19'36"N, 8°22'8"E

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AargauSwitzerland

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Flachsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Driving Range Golfpoint Urdorf, Egelsee, Muri Abbey, Albis-Golf Driving Range.

4.5 miNE
47°22'59"N • 8°25'10"E
Driving Range Golfpoint Urdorf, Urdorf
116 min walk • Golf
5.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Egelsee
134 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland's picturesque landscapes, Egelsee is a hidden gem that beckons nature lovers and seekers of tranquility. This serene lake, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle slopes of the Swiss Alps, offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle...
3.7 miS
Historical place, Monastery, Baroque architecture
Muri Abbey, Muri
96 min walk • Muri Abbey is a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. It flourished for over eight centuries at Muri, in the Canton of Aargau, near Zürich, Switzerland.
4.4 miE
47°20'4"N • 8°27'41"E
Albis-Golf Driving Range, Zurich
111 min walk • Golf
4.7 miE
Area
Bonstetten, Zurich
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2.1 miNW
47°21'5"N • 8°20'37"E
Kellertheater Bremgarten, Bremgarten
53 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
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Church
City Church of Bremgarten, Bremgarten
56 min walk • The City Church of Bremgarten is a listed heritage building in the city of Bremgarten, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is an important landmark of Bremgarten. It is protected at the level of national importance, together with three chapels.
4.9 miNE
Village, Area
Uitikon, Zurich
126 min walk • Uitikon is a village and municipality in the district of Dietikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Besides the village of Uitikon itself, the municipality includes the villages of Waldegg and Ringlikon.
2.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Mutschellen
63 min walk • Mutschellen is the name of a pass in the canton of Aargau in the district of Bremgarten near the border of canton Zurich. Three municipalities, Berikon, Widen, and Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg, meet directly atop the pass.
3.7 miNE
Area
Birmensdorf, Zurich
94 min walk • Birmensdorf is a municipality in the district of Dietikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
5.4 miSE
Museum
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum Sammlungszentrum
138 min walk • The Swiss National Museum SNM is the federal government's "umbrella museum" for Swiss cultural history. Its headquarters are located at the National Museum Zurich, Museumstrasse 2 in 8021 Zurich.