Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Achern

Achern is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 24,478 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Burg Neuwindeck (6 km), Brigittenschloss (8 km) and Burg Windeck (9 km).

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Achern, Baden-Württemberg
Achern, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Achern at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 24,478
Coordinates
48.6311° N, 8.0761° E
Places within 50 km
168 (168 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Achern

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Achern: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Achern, by type

Forts & heritage near Achern

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Achern. The closest is Burg Neuwindeck (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Neuwindeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Brigittenschloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burg Windeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Bosenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Schauenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Bärenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Achern

88 churches within 100 km of Achern. The closest is Klostergut Fremersberg (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Achern

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Achern. The closest is Hornisgrinde (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hornisgrinde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hochkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Karlsruher Grat · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mehliskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Seekopf - Skilift Ruhestein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Ochsenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Achern

25 museums within 100 km of Achern. The closest is German Epilepsy Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Achern

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Achern. The closest is Jardin Botanique (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Achern

8 parks within 100 km of Achern. The closest is Gönneranlage (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Achern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Achern
  2. 9 km Burg Windeck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 4 km Burg Neuwindeck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 5 km Brigittenschloss · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 5 km Hornisgrinde · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 7 km Ruine Bosenstein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 12 km Back to Achern

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From travellers near Achern

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How to reach Achern

    All places near Achern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Seekopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Fremersberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~20 km · Must-see
    • German Epilepsy Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Handwerksmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schurmsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Gönneranlage · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Staatliche Kunsthalle · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Brahmshaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Brandeckkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Stourdza-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Louis · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Rathaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Buhlbachsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • An Der Moos - Mahlerweg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Röschenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tannenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ritterhaus-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Fort Ney · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Nepomuk · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Weißtannenturm · attraction · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Huzenbacher See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~27 km · Must-see
    • St. Katharina · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Chapelle de la Rencontre de Strasbourg · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Maison des Arts · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Musée de la Laub · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Ortenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Alt-Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Michel · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Maurice · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sankt-Wendelinus-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Jardin Botanique · sanctuary · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kniebis-Alexanderschanze · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Achern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5088Burg Neuwindeck (6 km)
    Churches4988Klostergut Fremersberg (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2743Hornisgrinde (12 km)
    Museums1525German Epilepsy Museum (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Jardin Botanique (29 km)
    Parks68Gönneranlage (23 km)
    Waterfalls55Gertelbach-Wasserfalle (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Schurmsee (22 km)
    Other attractions25Weißtannenturm (26 km)
    Treks04Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (32 km)
    Temples03Swiss Bobsleigh Run (60 km)
    Caves01Bruderhöhle (62 km)

    Achern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Achern?

    Burg Neuwindeck (heritage site, about 6 km), Brigittenschloss (heritage site, about 8 km), Burg Windeck (heritage site, about 9 km), Ruine Bosenstein (heritage site, about 12 km), Hornisgrinde (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hochkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Achern?

    168 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Achern?

    Burg Neuwindeck, about 6 km by road; Brigittenschloss (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Achern?

    Klostergut Fremersberg, about 19 km by road; Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Achern?

    Hornisgrinde, about 12 km by road; Hochkopf (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Achern?

    Start in Achern, visit Burg Windeck, then Burg Neuwindeck, then Brigittenschloss, then Hornisgrinde, then Ruine Bosenstein, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Achern?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Achern

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Achern’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Achern on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.