Sankt BartholomäiSchloss PoschwitzDorfkirche NobitzMutter Gottes Vom Berge KarmelDorfkirche GödernDorfkirche Jauern
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Altenburg

Altenburg is a town in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany of about 38,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 91 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sankt Bartholomäi, Residenzschloss Altenburg and Stiftskirche Altenburg.

50.9876° N, 12.4368° EPop. 38,568

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see287
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sankt Bartholomäi, church near Altenburg
Must-see

Sankt Bartholomäi

Church · 1 km

Residenzschloss Altenburg, heritage site near Altenburg
Must-see

Residenzschloss Altenburg

Heritage site · 1 km

Stiftskirche Altenburg, church near Altenburg
Must-see

Stiftskirche Altenburg

Church · 1 km

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One day from Altenburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:27 am

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altenburg
  2. Dorfkirche Nobitzchurch · 30 min
  3. St. Nikolauschurch · 30 min
  4. Mutter Gottes Vom Berge Karmelchurch · 30 min
  5. Dorfkirche Gödernchurch · 30 min
  6. Dorfkirche Jauernchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Altenburg
Today’s loopAltenburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altenburg?

Sankt Bartholomäi (church, about 1 km), Residenzschloss Altenburg (heritage site, about 1 km), Stiftskirche Altenburg (church, about 1 km), Nikolaiturm (viewpoint, about 1 km), Herzogin-Agnes-Gedächtniskirche (church, about 1 km), Schloss Poschwitz (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Altenburg?

Sankt Bartholomäi, about 1 km by road; Stiftskirche Altenburg (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Altenburg?

Residenzschloss Altenburg, about 1 km by road; Schloss Poschwitz (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altenburg?

Start in Altenburg, visit Dorfkirche Nobitz, then St. Nikolaus, then Mutter Gottes Vom Berge Karmel, then Dorfkirche Gödern, then Dorfkirche Jauern, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.