European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Benfeld

Benfeld is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 5,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 59 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Château des Zorn de Bulach (6 km), Église Saint-Léger (7 km) and Château de Grünstein (9 km).

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

Benfeld at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 5,199
Coordinates
48.3706° N, 7.5937° E
Places within 50 km
189 (189 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 Benfeld

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Forts & heritage near Benfeld

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is Château des Zorn de Bulach (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Benfeld

75 churches within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is Église Saint-Léger (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Benfeld

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is La Bloss (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • La Bloss · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mont Sainte-Odile · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ungersberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Tour du Champ du Feu · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~36 km · Must-see

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Museums near Benfeld

21 museums within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is La Maison du Pain D'épices (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Benfeld

10 parks within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is Rulantica (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Champ de Mars · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~47 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Benfeld

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Benfeld. The closest is Jardin Botanique (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Benfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Benfeld
  2. 6 km Château des Zorn de Bulach · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 11 km Église Saint-Blaise · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 6 km Château de Grünstein · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 4 km Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 6 km Église Saint-Léger · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 7 km Back to Benfeld

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From travellers near Benfeld

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How to reach Benfeld

    All places near Benfeld by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Benfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage71106Château des Zorn de Bulach (6 km)
    Churches5975Église Saint-Léger (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2341La Bloss (19 km)
    Museums1521La Maison du Pain D'épices (13 km)
    Parks810Rulantica (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Jardin Botanique (34 km)
    Other attractions36Pegasus (18 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Baggersee (28 km)
    Caves01Grotte Saint-Vit (56 km)
    Treks01Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (57 km)
    Waterfalls01All Saints' Waterfall (59 km)

    Benfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Benfeld?

    Château des Zorn de Bulach (heritage site, about 6 km), Église Saint-Léger (church, about 7 km), Château de Grünstein (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Saint-Blaise (church, about 10 km), Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite (church, about 11 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 12 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 59 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Benfeld?

    Château des Zorn de Bulach, about 6 km by road; Château de Grünstein (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Benfeld?

    Église Saint-Léger, about 7 km by road; Église Saint-Blaise (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Benfeld?

    La Bloss, about 19 km by road; Mont Sainte-Odile (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Benfeld?

    Start in Benfeld, visit Château des Zorn de Bulach, then Église Saint-Blaise, then Château de Grünstein, then Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite, then Église Saint-Léger, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Benfeld?

    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 Benfeld

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