Illsee

#860 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Illsee is a natural lake used as a reservoir above Sierre, in the Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.21 km². ()

Alternative names: Length: 656 ftMaximum depth: 210 ftElevation: 7743 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°15'26"N, 7°37'55"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Anniviers, Lac de Géronde, Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation.

4.6 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Anniviers
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Anniviers is an enchanting ski area that offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and winter sports excitement. Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, this resort is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
4.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Géronde, Sierre
122 min walk • Lac de Géronde is a lake at Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. At an elevation of 523 metres, it has a surface area of 0.055 square kilometres. A trail, made out of woodchips, leads around the lake. A public bathing beach, the „Bains de Géronde“, is located at the northwest border of the lake.
4.1 miN
Forts and castles
Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Leuk
105 min walk • Zen-Ruffinen Castle or Loretan also known as de Werra is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.2 miNW
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation, Sierre
133 min walk • The Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation was established in 1986 in Sierre, Switzerland, on the patronage of the municipality. Its goal is to promote the knowledge of Rainer Maria Rilke's works, through a museum, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, publications and a festival.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Illhorn
22 min walk • The Illhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Chandolin in the canton of Valais. With a height of 2,717 metres above sea level, it is the highest point of the Illgraben valley.
2.2 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Bagnoud Observatory
57 min walk • François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory is an astronomical observatory. It is a non-profit organisation funded by Association François-Xavier Bagnoud. It is located above the village of Saint-Luc, Switzerland, close to the top of the funicular, at a height of 2,200 m.
4.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Crêt du Midi
126 min walk • The Crêt du Midi is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Vercorin in the canton of Valais. The summit is accessible by cable car from Chalais or Vercorin.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Toûno
91 min walk • Le Toûno is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais. It lies within the Val d'Anniviers, west of the Pointe de Tourtemagne. The summit can be accessed via a trail on the south side of the mountain from Saint-Luc.
5.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ergischhorn
130 min walk • The Ergischhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.
1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bella Tola
45 min walk • The Bella Tola is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais. With an elevation of 3,025 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the subrange north of the Meidpass.
3 miSW
Village, Area
Saint-Luc, Vissoie
78 min walk • Saint-Luc is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint Jean and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.