Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Aholfing

Aholfing is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Öberauer Donauschleife (8 km), Tiergarten Straubing (10 km) and Kobelberg (11 km).

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Aholfing, Bavaria
Aholfing, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aholfing at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,735
Coordinates
48.9428° N, 12.4686° E
Places within 50 km
45 (45 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

Top places to visit near Aholfing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aholfing: 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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Forts & heritage near Aholfing

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Herzogsschloss (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aholfing

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Kobelberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kobelberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Bogenberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gallner · viewpoint · Saxony · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Käsplatte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Pröller · viewpoint · Saxony · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Predigtstuhl · viewpoint · Saxony · ~36 km · Must-see

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Churches near Aholfing

53 churches within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Basilika St. Jakob (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aholfing

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Öberauer Donauschleife (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Aholfing

16 museums within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Gäubodenmuseum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aholfing

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aholfing. The closest is Sarchinger Weiher (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Aholfing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aholfing
  2. 10 km Tiergarten Straubing · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  3. 3 km Basilika St. Jakob · church, Lower Bavaria
  4. 1 km Gäubodenmuseum · museum, Lower Bavaria
  5. 5 km Öberauer Donauschleife · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  6. 14 km Kobelberg · viewpoint, Saxony
  7. 11 km Back to Aholfing

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How to reach Aholfing

    All places near Aholfing by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aholfing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1288Herzogsschloss (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1273Kobelberg (11 km)
    Churches1153Basilika St. Jakob (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens332Öberauer Donauschleife (8 km)
    Museums316Gäubodenmuseum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Sarchinger Weiher (22 km)
    Other attractions16Stadtturm (13 km)
    Caves12Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Selimiye Moschee (47 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (96 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Moosen (98 km)

    Aholfing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aholfing?

    Öberauer Donauschleife (nature spot, about 8 km), Tiergarten Straubing (nature spot, about 10 km), Kobelberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), Basilika St. Jakob (church, about 12 km), Gäubodenmuseum (museum, about 12 km), Herzogsschloss (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aholfing?

    Herzogsschloss, about 12 km by road; Kastell Straubing - Sorviodurum (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aholfing?

    Kobelberg, about 11 km by road; Bogenberg (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aholfing?

    Basilika St. Jakob, about 12 km by road; St. Salvator (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aholfing?

    Start in Aholfing, visit Tiergarten Straubing, then Basilika St. Jakob, then Gäubodenmuseum, then Öberauer Donauschleife, then Kobelberg, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aholfing?

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

    Towns near Aholfing

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