Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Boxberg

Boxberg is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 7,209 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are St. Wendel Zum Stein (17 km), Burg Aschhausen (18 km) and Urhausen (19 km).

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Boxberg, Baden-Württemberg
Boxberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Boxberg at a glance

Location
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 7,209
Coordinates
49.4796° N, 9.6401° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Boxberg

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

174 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boxberg. The closest is Burg Aschhausen (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Aschhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Urhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Burg Berlichingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Burg Nagelsberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Götzenburg Jagsthausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Burg Korb · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see

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Churches near Boxberg

75 churches within 100 km of Boxberg. The closest is St. Wendel Zum Stein (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boxberg

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boxberg. The closest is Kinzert (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kinzert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Ospis · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Michaelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Margarethenschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Scheuerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Steinknickle · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~54 km · Must-see

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Museums near Boxberg

7 museums within 100 km of Boxberg. The closest is Paper Mill Homburg (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boxberg

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boxberg. The closest is Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel" (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Boxberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boxberg
  2. 17 km St. Wendel Zum Stein · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 8 km Sankt-Anna-Kapelle · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 28 km Burg Berlichingen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 7 km Urhausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 1 km Burg Aschhausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 18 km Back to Boxberg

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From travellers near Boxberg

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How to reach Boxberg

    All places near Boxberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boxberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage60174Burg Aschhausen (18 km)
    Churches1375St. Wendel Zum Stein (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints235Kinzert (47 km)
    Museums17Paper Mill Homburg (44 km)
    Other attractions13Amorbach Abbey (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel" (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Trappensee (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Hörschbachschlucht (72 km)

    Boxberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boxberg?

    St. Wendel Zum Stein (church, about 17 km), Burg Aschhausen (heritage site, about 18 km), Urhausen (heritage site, about 19 km), Sankt-Anna-Kapelle (church, about 24 km), Burg Berlichingen (heritage site, about 25 km), Heilige Maria Und St. Peter (church, about 26 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boxberg?

    Burg Aschhausen, about 18 km by road; Urhausen (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boxberg?

    St. Wendel Zum Stein, about 17 km by road; Sankt-Anna-Kapelle (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Boxberg?

    Kinzert, about 47 km by road; Ospis (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boxberg?

    Start in Boxberg, visit St. Wendel Zum Stein, then Sankt-Anna-Kapelle, then Burg Berlichingen, then Urhausen, then Burg Aschhausen, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boxberg?

    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 Boxberg

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