Benken (ZH)
Benken (ZH) is a locality in Andelfingen District, Canton of Zurich. Benken (ZH) is situated nearby to the locality Harenberg-Guggeere-im Berg, as well as near Guggeeren.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rhine Falls and Wildensbuch lookout tower.
Rhine Falls
Waterfall
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe and a popular tourist attraction. The falls are located on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen, ca. Rhine Falls is situated 4 km northwest of Benken (ZH).
Wildensbuch lookout tower
Scenic viewpoint
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Wildensbuch lookout tower is a scenic viewpoint.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Schaffhausen and Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
Schaffhausen
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Schaffhausen is a city in north-eastern Switzerland on the river Rhine, next to the German border. Its prime tourist attraction are the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfalls.
Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Town
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Neuhausen am Rheinfall is a town and a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. The town is close to the Rhine Falls, mainland Europe's largest waterfall. Neuhausen am Rheinfall is situated 4 km northwest of Benken (ZH).
Laufen-Uhwiesen
Village
Photo: Zonk43, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Laufen-Uhwiesen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Benken (ZH)
- Type: Locality with 845 residents
- Also known as: “CH0022”
- Location: Andelfingen District, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.6541° or 47° 39′ 15″ northLongitude
8.6539° or 8° 39′ 14″ eastPopulation
845Elevation
432 metres (1,417 feet)Open location code
8FVCMM33+JHGeoNames ID
7285198
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