Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Beilstein

Beilstein is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 6,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 120 forts & heritage, 118 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 museums. The must-see places are Burg Hohenbeilstein (1 km), Wunnenstein (4 km) and Burg Wildeck (4 km).

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Beilstein, Baden-Württemberg
Beilstein, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beilstein at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 6,103
Coordinates
49.0414° N, 9.3137° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Beilstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beilstein: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Beilstein

  • Schloss Liebenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schweinsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kilianskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Steinheim · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Kleiningersheim · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mor-Ephräm-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Trappensee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Burg Reichenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Grafenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Christuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Beilstein, by type

Forts & heritage near Beilstein

120 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beilstein. The closest is Burg Hohenbeilstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beilstein

118 churches within 100 km of Beilstein. The closest is Georgskirche (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Georgskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Hippolyt · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kilianskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mor-Ephräm-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Christuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beilstein

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beilstein. The closest is Wunnenstein (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wunnenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Stocksberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Juxkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schweinsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Lemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see

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Museums near Beilstein

10 museums within 100 km of Beilstein. The closest is Staatliches Museum Für Naturkunde Stuttgart (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Beilstein

9 parks within 100 km of Beilstein. The closest is Favoritepark (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beilstein

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

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A one-day trip from Beilstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beilstein
  2. 1 km Burg Hohenbeilstein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 4 km Burg Lichtenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 5 km Wunnenstein · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 8 km Burg Stettenfels · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 4 km Burg Wildeck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 4 km Back to Beilstein

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From travellers near Beilstein

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How to reach Beilstein

    All places near Beilstein by distance

    Within 15 km of Beilstein

    • Matthäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beilstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage120120Burg Hohenbeilstein (1 km)
    Churches118118Georgskirche (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3333Wunnenstein (4 km)
    Museums1010Staatliches Museum Für Naturkunde Stuttgart (35 km)
    Parks99Favoritepark (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Kappelberg (35 km)
    Other attractions33Juan-Manuel-Fangio-Statue (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Trappensee (15 km)
    Waterfalls11Hörschbachschlucht (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Maulbronn (46 km)

    Beilstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beilstein?

    Burg Hohenbeilstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Wunnenstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Burg Wildeck (heritage site, about 4 km), Burg Lichtenberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Burg Stettenfels (heritage site, about 7 km), Georgskirche (church, about 9 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 120 forts & heritage, 118 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beilstein?

    Burg Hohenbeilstein, about 1 km by road; Burg Wildeck (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beilstein?

    Georgskirche, about 9 km by road; St. Hippolyt (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beilstein?

    Wunnenstein, about 4 km by road; Stocksberg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beilstein?

    Start in Beilstein, visit Burg Hohenbeilstein, then Burg Lichtenberg, then Wunnenstein, then Burg Stettenfels, then Burg Wildeck, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beilstein?

    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 Beilstein

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