Lake Hallwil

#685 among destinations in Switzerland

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Lake Hallwil is a lake largely in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, located at 47°17′N 8°12′E. It is the largest lake in Aargau and lies mostly in the districts of Lenzburg and Kulm on the southern edge of the canton. The southern tip of the lake reaches into the canton of Lucerne. The main river leading to this lake is the Aabach, which is coming from the Lake Baldegg. ()

Local name: Hallwilersee Area: 3.94 mi²Length: 5.22 miWidth: 4921 ftMaximum depth: 157 ftElevation: 1473 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°17'2"N, 8°12'55"E

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AargauSwitzerland

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Lake Hallwil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hallwyl Castle, Heidegg Castle, Trostburg Castle, Schloss Brestenberg.

2.9 miN
Forts and castles, Specialty museum, History museum
Hallwyl Castle, Seengen
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Aargau region, Hallwyl Castle stands as a timeless testament to Switzerland's rich medieval history. This moated castle, located in the small town of Seengen, is not just a stunning example of historic architecture but also a...
5.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Heidegg Castle
137 min walk • Heidegg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hitzkirch of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Trostburg Castle
142 min walk • Trostburg Castle is a small castle in the municipality of Teufenthal in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
2.5 miN
Forts and castles
Schloss Brestenberg, Seengen
64 min walk • Brestenberg Castle is a castle and manor house near the municipality of Seengen in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is open to the public and today houses a museum and a cafe.
3.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Hilfikon Castle
91 min walk • Hilfikon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Hilfikon of the Canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
0.5 miSW
47°16'42"N • 8°12'27"E
Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
14 min walk • Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps are a series of prehistoric pile dwelling settlements in and around the Alps built from about 5000 to 500 BC on the edges of lakes, rivers or wetlands.
4.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lindenberg
108 min walk • The Lindenberg, peaking at 878 m, is a wooded hill in the Swiss Plateau north of the Alps, situated between the valleys of the Aabach, the Bünz and the Reuss. The hill draws a straight north–south line. On his ridge lies the border between the cantons of Lucerne and Aargau.
5 miNW
47°20'45"N • 8°9'33"E
Dorfmuseum, Seon
128 min walk • Museum
3.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Seetal
98 min walk • The Seetal is a valley in the cantons of Lucerne and Aargau in Switzerland. The valley descends from south to north from near Eschenbach to Lenzburg, and is drained by the Aabach and the Ron.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stierenberg
105 min walk • The Stierenberg is a wooded mountain north of the Alps, located between the cantons of Aargau and Lucerne, with the summit being within the canton of Aargau. The Stierenberg is the highest summit between the valleys of the Suhre and Aabach.
1 miNE
Locality
Meisterschwanden
26 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Meisterschwanden is the Hallwyl Castle, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. The castle is beautifully preserved and offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's history.