Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Ansbach

Ansbach is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 31,839 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 80 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hofgarten (1 km), Markgräfliche Residenz (2 km) and St. Gumbertus (2 km).

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Ansbach, Bavaria
Ansbach, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ansbach at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 31,839
Coordinates
49.3048° N, 10.5931° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 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 Ansbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ansbach: 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 Ansbach

105 churches within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is St. Gumbertus (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ansbach

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is Hofgarten (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ansbach

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is Höhberg (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Höhberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Büchelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Haubenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Büttelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~27 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ansbach

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is Scheerweihergebiet Bei Schalkhausen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ansbach

12 museums within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ansbach

12 parks within 100 km of Ansbach. The closest is Faberpark (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Faberpark · park · Middle Franconia · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Rosenau · park · Middle Franconia · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Hesperidengärten · park · Middle Franconia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Kontumazgarten · park · Middle Franconia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hallerwiese · park · Middle Franconia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Archivpark · park · Middle Franconia · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ansbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ansbach
  2. 1 km Hofgarten · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  3. 1 km Synagoge Ansbach · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  4. 1 km St. Johannis · church, Middle Franconia
  5. 1 km St. Gumbertus · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 1 km Markgräfliche Residenz · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  7. 2 km Back to Ansbach

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How to reach Ansbach

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ansbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches80105St. Gumbertus (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4499Hofgarten (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2453Höhberg (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Scheerweihergebiet Bei Schalkhausen (7 km)
    Museums712Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (31 km)
    Parks912Faberpark (42 km)
    Other attractions33Handwerkerhaus Aus Bad Windsheim (31 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster (32 km)
    Caves01Grubschwart Stollen (63 km)

    Ansbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ansbach?

    Hofgarten (heritage site, about 1 km), Markgräfliche Residenz (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Gumbertus (church, about 2 km), St. Johannis (church, about 2 km), Synagoge Ansbach (heritage site, about 2 km), Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche (church, about 2 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ansbach?

    St. Gumbertus, about 2 km by road; St. Johannis (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ansbach?

    Hofgarten, about 1 km by road; Markgräfliche Residenz (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ansbach?

    Höhberg, about 23 km by road; Büchelberg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ansbach?

    Start in Ansbach, visit Hofgarten, then Synagoge Ansbach, then St. Johannis, then St. Gumbertus, then Markgräfliche Residenz, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ansbach?

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

    Towns near Ansbach

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