Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Arnstein

Arnstein is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 8,409 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ruine Sodenberg (23 km), Pfarrkirche (25 km) and DenkOrt Deportationen (25 km).

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Arnstein, Bavaria
Arnstein, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arnstein at a glance

Location
Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 8,409
Coordinates
49.9777° N, 9.9698° E
Places within 50 km
70 (70 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 Arnstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arnstein: 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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Things to see near Arnstein, by type

Forts & heritage near Arnstein

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Ruine Sodenberg (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arnstein

79 churches within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Pfarrkirche (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arnstein

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Lindenstumpf (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lindenstumpf · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Weickertshöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Mettermich · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Hermannskoppe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~44 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arnstein

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Arnstein

9 museums within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Museum Im Kulturspeicher Würzburg (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arnstein

2 parks within 100 km of Arnstein. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Arnstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arnstein
  2. 23 km Ruine Sodenberg · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  3. 42 km Pfarrkirche · church, Hesse
  4. 5 km Museum Im Kulturspeicher Würzburg · museum, Hesse
  5. 1 km Universitätsgebäude · museum, Hesse
  6. 1 km DenkOrt Deportationen · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  7. 25 km Back to Arnstein

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From travellers near Arnstein

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How to reach Arnstein

    All places near Arnstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • St. Marien · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dreifrankenstein · fort · Lower Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Top Of The World · temple · Lower Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Schwarzenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hollacher Berg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Flörsbacher Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stiftes · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Feldberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Rotes Hörnle · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Burgjoss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Kreuzberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Nassacher Höhe · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Großer Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Stoppelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Marienkirche · church · Lower Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Erkelshöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Wiesbütt - Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Königsberg · fort · Lower Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eichelsdorf · fort · Lower Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Schwedenschanze · fort · Lower Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Scharfeneck · fort · Middle Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Nickus · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzer Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Beilstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Schmachtenberg · fort · Lower Franconia · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Großer Nickus · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Naturpark Steigerwald · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Bettenburg · fort · Lower Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Landschaftspark Bettenburg · park · Lower Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Steckelberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Tretzendorfer Weiher · sanctuary · Lower Franconia · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Markberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Dammersfeldkuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Michaelskirche · church · Middle Franconia · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Beilstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Orbquelle Bei Bad Orb · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Eierhauckberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Horst · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~60 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arnstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1996Ruine Sodenberg (23 km)
    Churches1979Pfarrkirche (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1374Lindenstumpf (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1227Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (26 km)
    Museums59Museum Im Kulturspeicher Würzburg (25 km)
    Other attractions16Altes Rathaus (25 km)
    Parks12Wildpark An Den Eichen (27 km)
    Temples01Top Of The World (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Schwarzenberg (62 km)
    Treks01Milseburgweg (82 km)

    Arnstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arnstein?

    Ruine Sodenberg (heritage site, about 23 km), Pfarrkirche (church, about 25 km), DenkOrt Deportationen (heritage site, about 25 km), Museum Im Kulturspeicher Würzburg (museum, about 25 km), Universitätsgebäude (museum, about 25 km), Christuskirche (church, about 25 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arnstein?

    Ruine Sodenberg, about 23 km by road; DenkOrt Deportationen (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arnstein?

    Pfarrkirche, about 25 km by road; Christuskirche (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arnstein?

    Lindenstumpf, about 43 km by road; Zabelstein (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arnstein?

    Start in Arnstein, visit Ruine Sodenberg, then Pfarrkirche, then Museum Im Kulturspeicher Würzburg, then Universitätsgebäude, then DenkOrt Deportationen, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arnstein?

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

    Towns near Arnstein

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