Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Andechs

Andechs is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit — 94 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 parks. The must-see places are Kloster Andechs (1 km), St. Vitus (1 km) and Mesnerbichl (4 km).

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

Andechs at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,181
Coordinates
47.9746° N, 11.1828° E
Places within 50 km
253 (253 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 parks

Top places to visit near Andechs

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Churches near Andechs

105 churches within 100 km of Andechs. The closest is Kloster Andechs (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Andechs

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Andechs. The closest is Hochschloss Pähl (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Andechs

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

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Parks near Andechs

29 parks within 100 km of Andechs. The closest is Schacky-Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Andechs

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Andechs. The closest is Mesnerbichl (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Andechs

11 museums within 100 km of Andechs. The closest is Museum Starnberger See (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Andechs

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 Andechs
  2. 1 km Kloster Andechs · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 5 km Herrschinger Moos · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  4. 10 km St. Johannes Baptist · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 3 km Mesnerbichl · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  6. 3 km St. Vitus · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 1 km Back to Andechs

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Andechs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches94105Kloster Andechs (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7985Hochschloss Pähl (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1640Ilkahöhe (12 km)
    Parks2829Schacky-Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1213Mesnerbichl (4 km)
    Museums1111Museum Starnberger See (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Pilsensee (6 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Islamisches Forum Penzberg (36 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (43 km)
    Waterfalls11Schleierwasserfallhöhle (45 km)

    Andechs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Andechs?

    Kloster Andechs (church, about 1 km), St. Vitus (church, about 1 km), Mesnerbichl (nature spot, about 4 km), St. Johannes Baptist (church, about 5 km), Herrschinger Moos (nature spot, about 5 km), Pilsensee (lake, about 6 km).

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

    253 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Andechs?

    Kloster Andechs, about 1 km by road; St. Vitus (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Andechs?

    Hochschloss Pähl, about 9 km by road; Schloss Possenhofen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Andechs?

    Ilkahöhe, about 12 km by road; Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Andechs?

    Start in Andechs, visit Kloster Andechs, then Herrschinger Moos, then St. Johannes Baptist, then Mesnerbichl, then St. Vitus, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Andechs?

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

    Towns near Andechs

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