Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Alfter

Alfter is a town in Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 21,814 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 85 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Graurheindorf (7 km), Rheinisches Malermuseum (7 km) and Ägyptisches Museum (7 km).

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Alfter, Rhineland-Palatinate
Alfter, Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alfter at a glance

Location
Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 21,814
Coordinates
50.7333° N, 7.0167° E
Places within 50 km
240 (240 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 Alfter

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alfter: 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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Churches near Alfter

103 churches within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is St Maria and Clemens Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alfter

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is Burg Graurheindorf (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alfter

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is Petersberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rodderberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Großer Ölberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Siebengebirge · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Koppel · viewpoint · Landkreis Neuwied · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stuxberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Neuwied · ~26 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alfter

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is Naturpark Siebengebirge (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Alfter

17 parks within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is Augustusburg Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Alfter

14 museums within 100 km of Alfter. The closest is Rheinisches Malermuseum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Alfter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alfter
  2. 7 km Burg Graurheindorf · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 4 km St Maria and Clemens Church · church, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  4. 3 km Akademisches Kunstmuseum · museum, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  5. 1 km Ägyptisches Museum · museum, Cologne Government Region
  6. 1 km Rheinisches Malermuseum · museum, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  7. 7 km Back to Alfter

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How to reach Alfter

    All places near Alfter by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alfter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches85103St Maria and Clemens Church (9 km)
    Forts & heritage7290Burg Graurheindorf (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3137Petersberg (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Naturpark Siebengebirge (22 km)
    Parks1717Augustusburg Park (16 km)
    Museums1114Rheinisches Malermuseum (7 km)
    Other attractions25Nobel-Metamorphosen (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Bleibtreusee (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (31 km)
    Caves12Zwergenhöhle (42 km)
    Buddhist sites12Klosterruine Tönnisstein (47 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (29 km)

    Alfter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alfter?

    Burg Graurheindorf (heritage site, about 7 km), Rheinisches Malermuseum (museum, about 7 km), Ägyptisches Museum (museum, about 7 km), Akademisches Kunstmuseum (museum, about 8 km), St Maria and Clemens Church (church, about 9 km), Kriegshoven Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    240 places on Spotwander: 85 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Alfter?

    St Maria and Clemens Church, about 9 km by road; St. Joseph (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alfter?

    Burg Graurheindorf, about 7 km by road; Kriegshoven Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alfter?

    Petersberg, about 18 km by road; Rodderberg (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alfter?

    Start in Alfter, visit Burg Graurheindorf, then St Maria and Clemens Church, then Akademisches Kunstmuseum, then Ägyptisches Museum, then Rheinisches Malermuseum, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alfter?

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

    Towns near Alfter

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