Ilm-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Behringen

Behringen is a town in Ilm-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,358 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit — 151 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are Dorfkirche Behringen (1 km), St. Jakobus Der Ältere (3 km) and St. Johannis (3 km).

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Behringen at a glance

Location
Ilm-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,358
Coordinates
50.7728° N, 11.0140° E
Places within 50 km
295 (295 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 Behringen

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

151 churches within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Dorfkirche Behringen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Behringen

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Käfernburg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Behringen

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Reinsburg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Reinsburg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Heydaer Berg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Veronikaberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kalmberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ehrenberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tragberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see

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Museums near Behringen

14 museums within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Neues Palais (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Behringen

10 parks within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Südpark (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Behringen

3 caves within 100 km of Behringen. The closest is Karsthöhle Dienstedt (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Behringen

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 Behringen
  2. 1 km Dorfkirche Behringen · church, Ilm-Kreis
  3. 3 km St. Jakobus Der Ältere · church, Ilm-Kreis
  4. 3 km St. Nikolaus · church, Ilm-Kreis
  5. 2 km St. Johannis · church, Ilm-Kreis
  6. 6 km Dorfkirche Maria Magdalena · church, Ilm-Kreis
  7. 4 km Back to Behringen

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How to reach Behringen

    All places near Behringen by distance

    Within 15 km of Behringen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Behringen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches151151Dorfkirche Behringen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6565Käfernburg (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4040Reinsburg (7 km)
    Museums1414Neues Palais (10 km)
    Parks1010Südpark (26 km)
    Other attractions88Klosterruine Paulinzella (13 km)
    Caves33Karsthöhle Dienstedt (15 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Schwellenburg (36 km)
    Waterfalls11Spitter Waterfall (41 km)

    Behringen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Behringen?

    Dorfkirche Behringen (church, about 1 km), St. Jakobus Der Ältere (church, about 3 km), St. Johannis (church, about 3 km), Dorfkirche Maria Magdalena (church, about 4 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 5 km), Reinsburg (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    295 places on Spotwander: 151 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Behringen?

    Dorfkirche Behringen, about 1 km by road; St. Jakobus Der Ältere (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Behringen?

    Käfernburg, about 7 km by road; Walpurgiskloster (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Behringen?

    Reinsburg, about 7 km by road; Heydaer Berg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Behringen?

    Start in Behringen, visit Dorfkirche Behringen, then St. Jakobus Der Ältere, then St. Nikolaus, then St. Johannis, then Dorfkirche Maria Magdalena, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Behringen?

    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 Behringen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Behringen’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.