Altberg

#2162 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Altberg is a range of hills in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It rises between the Limmat valley in the south and the Furt valley in the north. Its elevation is up to 631 m above sea level.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°26'1"N, 8°25'14"E

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ZürichSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Katzensee, Driving Range Golfpoint Urdorf, Fahr Convent, Alt-Regensberg Castle.

3.4 miE
Summer swimming and winter ice skating
Katzensee, Zurich
86 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Zurich, Switzerland, Katzensee is a serene oasis that offers an escape from the urban landscape. This picturesque lake, known for its tranquility and natural beauty, is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking...
3.5 miS
47°22'59"N • 8°25'10"E
Driving Range Golfpoint Urdorf, Urdorf
90 min walk • Golf
1.9 miSE
Church, Monastery
Fahr Convent, Zurich
49 min walk • Fahr Convent, is a Benedictine convent located in the Swiss municipality of Unterengstringen in the canton of Zürich. Located in different cantons, Einsiedeln Abbey and Fahr Convent form a double monastery, overseen by the male Abbot of Einsiedeln, no converse arrangement appears to be available for the Abbess of Fahr.
2.9 miE
Forts and castles
Alt-Regensberg Castle, Regensdorf
74 min walk • Alt-Regensberg Castle is a hill castle which was built about the mid-11th century AD by the House of Regensberg in the Swiss municipality of Regensdorf in the Canton of Zürich.
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Egelsee
89 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...
3.4 miE
Baths, Body of water, Park
Seebad Katzensee, Zurich
87 min walk • Seebad Katzensee is a public bath in the Swiss municipalities of Zürich-Affoltern and Regensdorf.
2.9 miSE
47°24'7"N • 8°27'41"E
Kletterzentrum Gaswerk AG, Zurich
75 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
2.2 miS
Forts and castles
Glanzenberg Castle, Dietikon
58 min walk • Glanzenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Unterengstringen in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.5 miN
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Regensberg Castle, Regensberg
90 min walk • Regensberg Castle is a hill castle which was built about the mid-13th century AD by the House of Regensberg in the Swiss municipality of Regensberg in the Canton of Zürich.
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lägern
91 min walk • The Lägern is a wooded mountain of the Jura Mountains, stretching from Baden to Dielsdorf, about 15 km north-west of Zurich. The culminating point is located 1 km west of Hochwacht within the canton of Zurich, the border with the canton of Aargau running on a slightly lower summit named Burghorn.
2.6 miW
47°25'28"N • 8°22'2"E
Umwelt Arena, Spreitenbach
66 min walk • Civic center, Museum