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Things to see in Falera (Switzerland): 72 places and when to go
Falera is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 72 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (29), Nature (24), History (22). The best known are Tenna, Switzerland, Piz Sardona and Piz Segnas. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.7994, 9.2343
- Places
- 72 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (29) · Nature (24) · History (22) · Hiking (13) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 90 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Glaserhorn, at 3,127 m.
What to see in Falera
The places in and around Falera, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tenna, SwitzerlandNature · Mountains8.7 km
- Piz SardonaNature · Mountains14 km
- Piz SegnasMountain in the Glarus Alps12 km
- VorabMountain in Switzerland11 km
- Crap MasegnNature · Mountains7.4 km
- Crest dil CutNature · Mountains12 km
- Piz FessMountain in Switzerland9.0 km
- Piz MundaunNature · Mountains8.5 km
- Piz SeznerMountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps14 km
- Präzer HöhiNature · Mountains13 km
- Laaxer StöckliMountain in Graubünden, Switzerland; geonames ID = 69376389.6 km
- Piz DolfNature · Mountains12 km
- Piz RieinMountain in Switzerland7.9 km
- Piz RadunMountain in Switzerland12 km
- Kropfenstein CastleCave castle in Switzerland11 km
- Crest AultNature · Mountains12 km
- SchlüechtliNature · Mountains8.2 km
- Pala da TgiernMountain in Switzerland12 km
- SteinMountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Obersaxen in the canton of Graubünden12 km
- Schiedberg CastleCastle in Sagogn, Switzerland2.6 km
- Vorab GlacierGlacier in Switzerland10 km
- Jörgenberg CastleRuin complex in Waltensburg/Vuorz in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland7.6 km
- TällistockMountain in Switzerland7.3 km
- GlaserhornMountain in Switzerland14 km
And the other 48, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Martinsloch, Ofen, Vorab Pign
- History: Parc la Mutta, Bregl da Haida, Burg Surcasti, Belmont Castle, Graubünden, Sogn Parcazi Castle and Church, Canaschal Castle, Castelberg Castle, Grüneck Castle, Burg Frauenberg, Burg Löwenberg, Burg Moregg, Burg Vogelberg, Burg Castrisch, Burg Grünenfels, Burg Löwenstein, Burg Valendas, Burg Wildenberg, Burg Lagenberg, Reformierte Kirche Ilanz
- Temples: reformed church with frescos, Catholic church Camuns, St. Remigius, Kirche St. Stephan, Reformed Church Elm
- Architecture: Il spir, Punt Ruinaulta
- Mountains: Martinsmadhütte, Sardonahütte, Berghaus Bargis, Schneebar Alp Ruschein, Segneshütte, Segnespass Mountain Lodge, Skihütte Obererbs
- Museums and art: Museum Regiunal, Historical Inventory of the Slate Factory (museum), Sernftalbahn-Museum
- Hiking: 07-Alpine Passes Trail, 08-Alpine Passes Trail, Sardona-Welterbe-Weg, Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 5, Sardona-Welterbe-Weg Etappe 6, Senda Sursilvana
- Snow: Laax, Tenna
- Stargazing: Mirasteilas
When to go to Falera
The best time to visit Falera is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In July, 69 of the 72 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Falera
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chur80 places21 km
- Linthal68 places21 km
- Zillis75 places24 km
- Glarus108 places31 km
- Sargans96 places32 km
- Sedrun65 places38 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Falera?
The best known: Tenna, Switzerland, Piz Sardona, Piz Segnas, Vorab, Crap Masegn. In all, 72 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Falera?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Falera?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 90 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Falera as the destination and these 72 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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