Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Auma

Auma is a town in Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 160 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Burg Triptis (6 km), Burg Pöllnitz (9 km) and Dreieinigkeitskirche (10 km).

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Auma at a glance

Location
Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,235
Coordinates
50.7004° N, 11.8996° E
Places within 50 km
241 (241 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 parks

Top places to visit near Auma

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

187 churches within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Dreieinigkeitskirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Auma

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Burg Triptis (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Auma

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Dohlenstein (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Walpersberg · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kemenate · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Auma

7 parks within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Hofwiesenpark (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Auma

5 museums within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Schillers Gartenhaus (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Auma

3 caves within 100 km of Auma. The closest is Kniegrotte (23 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kniegrotte · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ilsenhöhle · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Feengrotten · cave · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~50 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Auma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Auma
  2. 6 km Burg Triptis · heritage site, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  3. 9 km Burg Pöllnitz · heritage site, Greiz
  4. 11 km Stadtkirche Triebes · church, Greiz
  5. 6 km Dreieinigkeitskirche · church, Greiz
  6. 10 km St. Jodocus · church, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  7. 11 km Back to Auma

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How to reach Auma

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Auma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches160187Dreieinigkeitskirche (10 km)
    Forts & heritage5362Burg Triptis (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1015Dohlenstein (30 km)
    Parks67Hofwiesenpark (29 km)
    Museums35Schillers Gartenhaus (42 km)
    Caves33Kniegrotte (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Leutratal Und Cospoth (40 km)
    Other attractions33Theaterhaus (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Untreusee (58 km)

    Auma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Auma?

    Burg Triptis (heritage site, about 6 km), Burg Pöllnitz (heritage site, about 9 km), Dreieinigkeitskirche (church, about 10 km), St. Jodocus (church, about 11 km), Stadtkirche Triebes (church, about 11 km), Dorfkirche Birkhausen (church, about 11 km).

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

    241 places on Spotwander: 160 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Auma?

    Dreieinigkeitskirche, about 10 km by road; St. Jodocus (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Auma?

    Burg Triptis, about 6 km by road; Burg Pöllnitz (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Auma?

    Dohlenstein, about 30 km by road; Walpersberg (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Auma?

    Start in Auma, visit Burg Triptis, then Burg Pöllnitz, then Stadtkirche Triebes, then Dreieinigkeitskirche, then St. Jodocus, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Auma?

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

    Towns near Auma

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