Jena district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Apolda

Apolda is a town in Jena district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 24,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 172 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 11 parks. The must-see places are Kirche Krippendorf (8 km), Dorfkirche Kapellendorf (8 km) and Reformationskirche (9 km).

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Apolda, Thuringia
Apolda, Jena district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apolda at a glance

Location
Jena district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 24,793
Coordinates
51.0262° N, 11.5164° E
Places within 50 km
288 (288 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Apolda

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

172 churches within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Kirche Krippendorf (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apolda

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Burg Denstedt (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Apolda

14 museums within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Optical Museum Jena (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Apolda

11 parks within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Dornburger Schlösser (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apolda

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Jenzig (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~32 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apolda

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apolda. The closest is Botanical Garden (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Jena · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Lehde · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Leutratal Und Cospoth · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Goseck · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~38 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Apolda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apolda
  2. 8 km Dorfkirche Kapellendorf · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  3. 8 km St. Nikolaus · church, Jena
  4. 2 km Kirche Closewitz · church, Jena
  5. 3 km Kirche Krippendorf · church, Jena
  6. 14 km Reformationskirche · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  7. 9 km Back to Apolda

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From travellers near Apolda

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How to reach Apolda

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    Within 15 km of Apolda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apolda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches172172Kirche Krippendorf (8 km)
    Forts & heritage6565Burg Denstedt (12 km)
    Museums1414Optical Museum Jena (15 km)
    Parks1111Dornburger Schlösser (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Jenzig (15 km)
    Other attractions99Johannistor (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Botanical Garden (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (41 km)
    Caves11Karsthöhle Dienstedt (42 km)

    Apolda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apolda?

    Kirche Krippendorf (church, about 8 km), Dorfkirche Kapellendorf (church, about 8 km), Reformationskirche (church, about 9 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 10 km), Kirche Closewitz (church, about 10 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche (church, about 11 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 172 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 11 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Apolda?

    Kirche Krippendorf, about 8 km by road; Dorfkirche Kapellendorf (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apolda?

    Burg Denstedt, about 12 km by road; Napoleonstein (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Apolda?

    Optical Museum Jena, about 15 km by road; Stadtmuseum "Göhre" (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apolda?

    Start in Apolda, visit Dorfkirche Kapellendorf, then St. Nikolaus, then Kirche Closewitz, then Kirche Krippendorf, then Reformationskirche, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apolda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Apolda

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