European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Barr

Barr is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 6,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are Église Protestante Saint-Martin (1 km), La Maison du Pain D'épices (2 km) and Château du Landsberg (3 km).

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Barr, Grand Est
Barr, European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barr at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 6,343
Coordinates
48.4076° N, 7.4487° E
Places within 50 km
188 (188 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 Barr

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barr: 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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Forts & heritage near Barr

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barr. The closest is Château du Landsberg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Barr

78 churches within 100 km of Barr. The closest is Église Protestante Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barr

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barr. The closest is La Bloss (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • La Bloss · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Mont Sainte-Odile · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ungersberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tour du Champ du Feu · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Climont · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~26 km · Must-see

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Museums near Barr

21 museums within 100 km of Barr. The closest is La Maison du Pain D'épices (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Barr

10 parks within 100 km of Barr. The closest is Cigoland (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Champ de Mars · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barr

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barr. The closest is Jardin Botanique (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Barr

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barr
  2. 1 km Église Protestante Saint-Martin · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 3 km Château du Landsberg · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 5 km Église Saint-Pierre-et-Paul · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 4 km Château d'Ittenwiller · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 4 km La Maison du Pain D'épices · museum, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 2 km Back to Barr

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How to reach Barr

    All places near Barr by distance

    Within 15 km of Barr

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barr by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76108Château du Landsberg (3 km)
    Churches5878Église Protestante Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1837La Bloss (4 km)
    Museums1421La Maison du Pain D'épices (2 km)
    Parks610Cigoland (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Jardin Botanique (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Baggersee (33 km)
    Other attractions33Pegasus (32 km)
    Temples33Euro-Mir (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mahdi Mosque (32 km)
    Caves11Grotte Saint-Vit (46 km)

    Barr: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barr?

    Église Protestante Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), La Maison du Pain D'épices (museum, about 2 km), Château du Landsberg (heritage site, about 3 km), Château d'Ittenwiller (heritage site, about 3 km), Église Saint-Pierre-et-Paul (church, about 4 km), La Bloss (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barr?

    Château du Landsberg, about 3 km by road; Château d'Ittenwiller (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barr?

    Église Protestante Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre-et-Paul (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barr?

    La Bloss, about 4 km by road; Mont Sainte-Odile (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barr?

    Start in Barr, visit Église Protestante Saint-Martin, then Château du Landsberg, then Église Saint-Pierre-et-Paul, then Château d'Ittenwiller, then La Maison du Pain D'épices, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barr?

    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 Barr

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