Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Bernau

Bernau is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 1,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Spießhorn (4 km), Herzogenhorn (5 km) and Silberberg (6 km).

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Bernau, Baden-Württemberg
Bernau, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bernau at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 1,993
Coordinates
47.8002° N, 8.0383° E
Places within 50 km
214 (214 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 Bernau

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

  • Stübenwasen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Zastler Loch · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Albstausee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mathisleweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Häusern · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Toter Mann · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach · trek · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Windeck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ursee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Rohrenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Burg Tombrugg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hinterzartener Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Bernau, by type

Forts & heritage near Bernau

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bernau. The closest is Burg Tombrugg (16 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Tombrugg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wilde Schneeburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burg Falkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Barockschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burgstelle Leinegg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Steineck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bernau

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

  • Spießhorn · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Herzogenhorn · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hochkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hasenhorn · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Seebuck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~9 km · Must-see

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Churches near Bernau

53 churches within 100 km of Bernau. The closest is Dom St. Blasien (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bernau

25 museums within 100 km of Bernau. The closest is Neustädter Heimatstuben (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bernau

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bernau. The closest is Häusern (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bernau

9 parks within 100 km of Bernau. The closest is Stadtgarten (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Seepark · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Queen-Auguste-Victoria-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Grüttpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Königsfelden · park · Bezirk Brugg · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Kaiserstuhlbad · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~48 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bernau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bernau
  2. 4 km Spießhorn · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 2 km Herzogenhorn · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 2 km Silberberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 4 km Hasenhorn · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 8 km Hochkopf · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 7 km Back to Bernau

Plan a longer trip from Bernau — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Bernau

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How to reach Bernau

    All places near Bernau by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Titisee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Oswald-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Hinterwaldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Ravennaschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Wilde Schneeburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Kuhberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Höllental · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hirschsprung · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Belchen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Hochfirst · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Burg Falkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Zeller Blauen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Schlüchtseewächter · lake · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Barockschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Hohwarth Schanze - Sattellegeweg · trek · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Schauinsland · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Rossberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Weißtannenhöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Möhr · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Burgstelle Leinegg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Rappeneck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Steineck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burgholz · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Giersberg · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Neustädter Heimatstuben · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Wiesneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kloster St. Trudpert · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Klosterkirche St. Ulrich · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Bärenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Burg Bei Burg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Räuberschlössle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Erdmannshöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Brandenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Neu-Waldeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Mandach · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Dreisamtal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Rotenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Rödelsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Alt-Waldeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Bürgele · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bernau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage71100Burg Tombrugg (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5569Spießhorn (4 km)
    Churches3653Dom St. Blasien (10 km)
    Museums1125Neustädter Heimatstuben (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1620Häusern (13 km)
    Parks79Stadtgarten (32 km)
    Waterfalls56Feldsee-Wasserfall (10 km)
    Other attractions56Swabian Gate (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Albstausee (12 km)
    Treks22Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (14 km)
    Caves22Erdmannshöhle (25 km)
    Buddhist sites01Former Cistercian Monastery Wettingen (54 km)

    Bernau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bernau?

    Spießhorn (viewpoint, about 4 km), Herzogenhorn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Silberberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Hochkopf (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hasenhorn (viewpoint, about 8 km), Seebuck (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 11 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bernau?

    Burg Tombrugg, about 16 km by road; Wilde Schneeburg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bernau?

    Spießhorn, about 4 km by road; Herzogenhorn (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bernau?

    Dom St. Blasien, about 10 km by road; Sankt Oswald-Kapelle (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bernau?

    Start in Bernau, visit Spießhorn, then Herzogenhorn, then Silberberg, then Hasenhorn, then Hochkopf, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bernau?

    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 Bernau

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