Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Artern

Artern is a town in Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 6,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 49 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 museums. The must-see places are St. Wigberti (11 km), Golgatha-Kirche (SELK) (11 km) and St. Martini (14 km).

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Artern, Thuringia
Artern, Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Artern at a glance

Location
Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 6,270
Coordinates
51.3643° N, 11.2917° E
Places within 50 km
99 (99 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 museums

Top places to visit near Artern

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

136 churches within 100 km of Artern. The closest is St. Wigberti (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Artern

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Artern. The closest is Untere Sachsenburg (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Artern

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Artern. The closest is Künzelsberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Artern

17 museums within 100 km of Artern. The closest is Bauhaus-Museum Weimar (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Artern

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Artern. The closest is Wildgehege (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Artern

12 parks within 100 km of Artern. The closest is Schlosspark (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Schlosspark · park · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Leutraquelle · park · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Ilmpark · park · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Hirschgarten · park · Erfurt · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Erfurt · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Brühler Garten · park · Erfurt · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Artern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Artern
  2. 11 km Golgatha-Kirche (SELK) · church, Kyffhäuserkreis
  3. 1 km St. Wigberti · church, Kyffhäuserkreis
  4. 5 km Untere Sachsenburg · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  5. 11 km St. Martini · church, Kyffhäuserkreis
  6. 14 km Sankt Andreas · church, Kyffhäuserkreis
  7. 15 km Back to Artern

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From travellers near Artern

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How to reach Artern

    All places near Artern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Artern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches49136St. Wigberti (11 km)
    Forts & heritage3281Untere Sachsenburg (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints922Künzelsberg (17 km)
    Museums017Bauhaus-Museum Weimar (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Wildgehege (35 km)
    Parks112Schlosspark (37 km)
    Other attractions08Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Bauerngraben (25 km)
    Caves22Barbarossahöhle (22 km)

    Artern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Artern?

    St. Wigberti (church, about 11 km), Golgatha-Kirche (SELK) (church, about 11 km), St. Martini (church, about 14 km), Untere Sachsenburg (heritage site, about 15 km), Sankt Andreas (church, about 15 km), Unserer Lieben Frauen Am Berge (church, about 16 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Artern?

    St. Wigberti, about 11 km by road; Golgatha-Kirche (SELK) (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Artern?

    Untere Sachsenburg, about 15 km by road; Oberburg (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Artern?

    Künzelsberg, about 17 km by road; Kulpenberg (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Artern?

    Start in Artern, visit Golgatha-Kirche (SELK), then St. Wigberti, then Untere Sachsenburg, then St. Martini, then Sankt Andreas, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Artern?

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

    Towns near Artern

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