Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Barchfeld

Barchfeld is a town in Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit — 159 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus (1 km), Sankt Eckard (1 km) and Kaffenburg (2 km).

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Barchfeld at a glance

Location
Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,397
Coordinates
50.8287° N, 11.1796° E
Places within 50 km
296 (296 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 Barchfeld

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Churches near Barchfeld

159 churches within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barchfeld

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is Kaffenburg (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barchfeld

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is Großer Kalmberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Kalmberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Riechheimer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Reinsburg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Heydaer Berg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kulm · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Veronikaberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Barchfeld

14 museums within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is Neues Palais (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Barchfeld

10 parks within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is Südpark (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Südpark · park · Erfurt · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Erfurt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Erfurt · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hirschgarten · park · Erfurt · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Brühler Garten · park · Erfurt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ilmpark · park · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~25 km · Must-see

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Caves near Barchfeld

3 caves within 100 km of Barchfeld. The closest is Karsthöhle Dienstedt (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barchfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barchfeld
  2. 2 km Karsthöhle Dienstedt · cave, Ilm-Kreis
  3. 3 km Kaffenburg · heritage site, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  4. 4 km Oberschloss Kranichfeld · heritage site, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  5. 3 km Sankt Eckard · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  6. 1 km St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  7. 0 km Back to Barchfeld

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    Within 15 km of Barchfeld

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barchfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches159159St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6969Kaffenburg (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2626Großer Kalmberg (8 km)
    Museums1414Neues Palais (20 km)
    Other attractions1010Klosterruine Paulinzella (19 km)
    Parks1010Südpark (22 km)
    Caves33Karsthöhle Dienstedt (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Leutratal Und Cospoth (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (26 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (27 km)

    Barchfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barchfeld?

    St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus (church, about 1 km), Sankt Eckard (church, about 1 km), Kaffenburg (heritage site, about 2 km), Karsthöhle Dienstedt (cave, about 2 km), Oberschloss Kranichfeld (heritage site, about 3 km), St. Michaelis (church, about 4 km).

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

    296 places on Spotwander: 159 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Barchfeld?

    St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus, about 1 km by road; Sankt Eckard (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barchfeld?

    Kaffenburg, about 2 km by road; Oberschloss Kranichfeld (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barchfeld?

    Großer Kalmberg, about 8 km by road; Riechheimer Berg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barchfeld?

    Start in Barchfeld, visit Karsthöhle Dienstedt, then Kaffenburg, then Oberschloss Kranichfeld, then Sankt Eckard, then St. Stephan Und St. Cyriakus, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barchfeld?

    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 Barchfeld

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