Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Amerang

Amerang is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wasserburg (12 km), Zinnenburg (12 km) and Kloster Attel (13 km).

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Amerang, Bavaria
Amerang, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amerang at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,574
Coordinates
47.9914° N, 12.3079° E
Places within 50 km
104 (104 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Amerang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amerang: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amerang

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Eibberg (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Amerang

67 churches within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Kloster Attel (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Amerang

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Wasserburg (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amerang

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Lake Chiemsee (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Taubensee · lake · Salzburg · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Walchsee · lake · Salzburg · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Fridolfinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Wöhrsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Egelsee · lake · Salzburg · ~54 km · Must-see

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Museums near Amerang

15 museums within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Amerang

10 parks within 100 km of Amerang. The closest is Riemer Park (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Amerang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amerang
  2. 15 km Irlhamer Moos · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  3. 9 km Wasserburg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  4. 7 km Kloster Attel · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 21 km Burgstall Hirnsberg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 8 km Zinnenburg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 12 km Back to Amerang

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How to reach Amerang

    All places near Amerang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amerang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40118Eibberg (31 km)
    Churches2167Kloster Attel (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3053Wasserburg (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs420Lake Chiemsee (20 km)
    Museums215Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (47 km)
    Parks010Riemer Park (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Irlhamer Moos (15 km)
    Other attractions13Kloster Au Am Inn (24 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Moosen (40 km)
    Caves12Wendelsteinhöhle (49 km)
    Treks11Hocheck Short (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamisches Zentrum München (70 km)

    Amerang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amerang?

    Wasserburg (heritage site, about 12 km), Zinnenburg (heritage site, about 12 km), Kloster Attel (church, about 13 km), Irlhamer Moos (nature spot, about 15 km), Burgstall Hirnsberg (heritage site, about 15 km), Speckerturm (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amerang?

    Eibberg, about 31 km by road; Kampenwand - Äußerster Ostgipfel (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Amerang?

    Kloster Attel, about 13 km by road; Rott Abbey (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amerang?

    Wasserburg, about 12 km by road; Zinnenburg (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amerang?

    Start in Amerang, visit Irlhamer Moos, then Wasserburg, then Kloster Attel, then Burgstall Hirnsberg, then Zinnenburg, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amerang?

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

    Towns near Amerang

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