Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Arnschwang

Arnschwang is a town in Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Drachenstich (5 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (14 km) and Na Skalce (15 km).

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Arnschwang, Bavaria
Arnschwang, Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arnschwang at a glance

Location
Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,058
Coordinates
49.2766° N, 12.8160° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Arnschwang

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

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Na Skalce (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Na Skalce · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Čerchov · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzfelsen · viewpoint · Saxony · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mittagstein · viewpoint · Saxony · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Großer Riedelstein · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mühlriegel · viewpoint · Saxony · ~25 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Arnschwang

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Rýzmberk (27 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Rýzmberk · fort · okres Domažlice · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Starý Herštejn · fort · okres Domažlice · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Pajrek · fort · okres Klatovy · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nový Herštjen · fort · okres Domažlice · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Zámek Poběžovice · fort · okres Domažlice · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Pušperk · fort · okres Klatovy · ~37 km · Must-see

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Churches near Arnschwang

43 churches within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Mariä Himmelfahrt (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arnschwang

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Jezvinec (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arnschwang

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Vodní Nádrž Nýrsko (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Arnschwang

14 museums within 100 km of Arnschwang. The closest is Jindřicha Jindřicha (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arnschwang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arnschwang
  2. 18 km Mittagstein · viewpoint, Saxony
  3. 2 km Kreuzfelsen · viewpoint, Saxony
  4. 21 km Mariä Himmelfahrt · church, Saxony
  5. 25 km Na Skalce · viewpoint, okres Domažlice
  6. 1 km Čerchov · viewpoint, okres Domažlice
  7. 15 km Back to Arnschwang

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From travellers near Arnschwang

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How to reach Arnschwang

    All places near Arnschwang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arnschwang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3688Na Skalce (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1161Rýzmberk (27 km)
    Churches543Mariä Himmelfahrt (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens831Jezvinec (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs315Vodní Nádrž Nýrsko (31 km)
    Museums114Jindřicha Jindřicha (25 km)
    Other attractions15Drachenstich (5 km)
    Caves02Strašínská Jeskyně (75 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Selimiye Moschee (65 km)
    Parks01Zoo Pilsen (83 km)

    Arnschwang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arnschwang?

    Drachenstich (attraction, about 5 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 14 km), Na Skalce (viewpoint, about 15 km), Čerchov (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kreuzfelsen (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mittagstein (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arnschwang?

    Na Skalce, about 15 km by road; Čerchov (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arnschwang?

    Rýzmberk, about 27 km by road; Starý Herštejn (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arnschwang?

    Mariä Himmelfahrt, about 14 km by road; Nejsvětější Trojice (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arnschwang?

    Start in Arnschwang, visit Mittagstein, then Kreuzfelsen, then Mariä Himmelfahrt, then Na Skalce, then Čerchov, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arnschwang?

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

    Towns near Arnschwang

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